Jobs · Engineering · Oregon

Senior Utility Engineer - Wastewater

AKS Engineering & Forestry · Keizer, OR · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the planning, design, and delivery of wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules, ensuring quality and efficiency at every stage.
  • Mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership to project teams.
  • Work directly with public agencies and utility districts to understand needs, build trust, and deliver successful outcomes.
  • Manage and review work prepared in AutoCAD Civil 3D, SewerCAD, and related software.
  • Support business development through client relationships and proposals (as your experience allows).

Who You Are

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon or Washington (or able to obtain within 6 months).
  • 10+ years of experience designing wastewater infrastructure for public or private clients.
  • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and wastewater modeling software (e.g., SewerCAD).
  • Excellent communicator and collaborator who enjoys working with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Committed to mentoring others and developing talent from within.
  • You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.

Nice to Have

  • Experience managing full lifecycle projects for Oregon or Washington public agencies.
  • Background in trenchless design and construction techniques.
  • Master planning or hydraulic modeling experience.
  • Field engineering or construction inspection experience.
  • Ability to confidently present to clients, councils, and community groups.

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