Project Manager- Electrical Engineering

AKS Engineering & Forestry; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Weekly team lunches

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry in Tualatin, Oregon is hiring a Project Manager - Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical design projects. This role involves working with clients, contractors, and internal teams to create efficient electrical systems in various sectors. The ideal candidate should have a BSEE and over 7 years of experience in electrical engineering. Benefits include a supportive work environment, generous PTO, and opportunities for mentorship and professional development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to lead to repeat business.
• Serve as lead engineer for electrical design projects in various markets.
• Develop project scopes, design criteria, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables.
• Design power distribution systems focusing on reliability, safety, and performance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Provide QA/QC review of deliverables.
• Support construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Perform engineering analyses including short circuit studies and system reliability reviews.
• Train and mentor a high performing team of engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Problem-solving skills

Electrical design

Project management

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.

Why AKS?

• 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 year after year.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.