Civil Engineer (Entry Level)

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as an Entry Level Civil Engineer. You'll design infrastructure, manage projects, and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. The role offers growth opportunities and a supportive work culture, making it an ideal start to your engineering career.

Benefits

Health Coverage

401(k) Match

Generous PTO

Weekly Team Lunches

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of civil drafting experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design streets and utilities per standards.
• Run hydrology calculations for stormwater systems.
• Use Civil 3D for drafting tasks.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Microsoft Suite

Job description

At AKS Engineering & Forestry, we’re all about building better communities—literally. We help shape neighborhoods, create spaces for businesses, and design the infrastructure that makes life better for everyone. As a locally owned firm, we’ve spent the past 30 years partnering with public and private clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the Pacific Northwest.

On to the exciting news! We are looking for a full-time Civil Engineer (Entry Level) to work alongside our Project Engineers. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience drafting and designing a variety of projects—residential, industrial, commercial, educational, recreational, and public works—while learning from a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. If you are looking to join a well-respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization, consider kickstarting your career with AKS!

What You’ll Do

• Design streets and utilities in line with state, county, and city standards.
• Run hydrology/hydraulic calculations for designing stormwater management systems.
• Prepare stormwater run-off calculations, designs, and reports.
• Use Civil 3D for drafting tasks, including importing points, creating line work, setting up and adjusting alignments, grading, running earthwork calculations, and managing survey points.
• Generate and compile submittal packages for land use applications, construction plans, survey records, and more.
• Conduct research on surveys and utilities to support project planning and design.
• Occasionally gain hands-on experience in the field to learn AKS procedures for construction inspection, construction staking, topographic, and boundary surveys.
• Drive a company-owned vehicle (must have a valid Driver’s License).

Who You Are

• A minimum of 0-2 years of civil drafting experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines, stay organized, and keep projects moving efficiently.
• Takes ownership of delivering high-quality work on time and within budget.
• Confident in building and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

Nice to Have

• Engineer-In-Training certification.
• Beginning to intermediate skills in Civil 3D.
• Proficient with Bluebeam for reviewing and marking up plans and documents.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite.

Why AKS?
At AKS, we believe your work should support your life—not the other way around. Here's what you can count on when you join our team:

• Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
• Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being—plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates—we believe food brings people together.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Washington year after year—for good reason.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.