Project Manager- Electrical Engineering

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training and mentorship

Generous PTO and work-life balance

Health coverage and 401(k) match

Weekly team lunches

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Electrical Engineer to oversee complex electrical design projects. You will serve as the engineer of record across commercial and industrial markets, working closely with diverse teams to deliver high-performing electrical systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and significant design experience. This role offers professional growth, team mentorship, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant electrical engineering and project delivery experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required.
• Strong experience designing medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients that lead to repeat business.
• Serve as lead engineer and engineer of record for electrical design projects.
• Develop project scopes, design criteria, and construction documents.
• Design medium voltage and low voltage power distribution systems.
• Provide QA/QC review of deliverables.
• Train, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of engineers.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems design

Project delivery experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Job description

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands‑on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.

We're hiring an experienced Project Manager- Electrical Engineer to serve as the engineer of record on complex retail, commercial, industrial, mission‑critical, and data center projects. You will work directly with clients, contractors, architects, and internal teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑performing LV/MV electrical systems. This role offers strong visibility, technical leadership opportunities, and a growth trajectory leading to overseeing our electrical engineering discipline.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients that lead to repeat business and new opportunities
• Serve as lead engineer and engineer of record for electrical design projects across commercial, industrial, mission‑critical, retail, and data‑center markets
• Develop project scopes, design criteria, system concepts, construction documents, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables
• Design medium voltage and low voltage power distribution systems with a focus on reliability, safety, and performance
• Coordinate with owners, architects, contractors, estimating teams, and internal stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle
• Provide QA/QC review of deliverables
• Support construction, commissioning, and startup activities while resolving field issues and maintaining design intent
• Perform engineering analyses including short‑circuit studies, capacity planning, demand forecasting, power quality, and system reliability reviews
• Train, develop, and mentor a high‑performing team of engineers and technical staff

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required
• 7+ years of relevant electrical engineering and project delivery experience
• Strong experience designing medium voltage and low voltage electrical distribution systems
• Deep working knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes and standards
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to lead projects and work across multiple stakeholder groups

Nice to Have

• Experience with mission‑critical or data‑center facility design
• Background supporting construction estimating and cost planning
• Experience preparing specifications, RFP packages, and startup procedures
• Familiarity with electrical controls philosophies and automation systems
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams or mentoring junior engineers

Benefits

• Meaningful Growth: Hands‑on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development
• Real Collaboration: Diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges with creativity and quality focus
• Respect for Your Time: Work‑life balance with generous PTO and supportive environment
• Health and Retirement: Health coverage, 401(k) match, paid holidays, and additional resources to help you thrive
• Team Meals: Weekly team lunches to recharge with teammates
• Strong Community: Investment in experiences that build teams and communities
• Recognition: Named one of the top workplaces multiple years in a row

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities.

As set forth in AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.