Lead Civil Engineer – Land Development (PE, EOR)

AKS Engineering & Forestry; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO

Weekly team lunches

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer in Washington or Oregon to lead design on land development projects in the Pacific Northwest. You will collaborate with engineers, planners, and surveyors to deliver smart, efficient solutions for commercial, industrial, residential, and public infrastructure needs.

You will stamp final deliverables as Engineer of Record, oversee grading, stormwater, utilities and road design, and prepare drawings, reports, and permit

Qualifications

• A licensed PE in Washington or Oregon (or able to obtain reciprocity quickly).
• A civil engineer with 5–10 years of experience in land development.
• Proficient with Civil 3D or similar design tools.
• Detail‑oriented and comfortable managing multiple active projects.
• An effective communicator—both written and verbal.
• Committed to delivering high‑quality work on time and on budget.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer of Record on‑site development projects and stamp final deliverables.
• Lead design of grading, stormwater, utilities, and roadway infrastructure.
• Prepare technical drawings, reports, and permit submittals.
• Coordinate with clients, agency reviewers, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and review the work of EITs and junior engineers.
• Conduct occasional site visits and attend client meetings as needed.

Skills

Licensed PE

Civil engineer

Effective communicator

Detail-oriented

Ownership mindset

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

InRoads

Job description

AKS Engineering & Forestry is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer in Washington or Oregon to lead design on land development projects in the Pacific Northwest. You will collaborate with engineers, planners, and surveyors to deliver smart, efficient solutions for commercial, industrial, residential, and public infrastructure needs.

You will stamp final deliverables as Engineer of Record, oversee grading, stormwater, utilities and road design, and prepare drawings, reports, and permit