Senior Transportation Engineer

AKS Engineering & Forestry; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Oregon seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead projects and mentor junior engineers. The role involves collaborating with various professionals to design transportation systems that enhance community connectivity. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and offers growth opportunities.

Benefits

Health Coverage

401(k) Match

Generous PTO

Weekly Team Lunches

Qualifications

• 7+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Experienced in rural and urban highway design.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway and multimodal transportation projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated designs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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At AKS Engineering & Forestry, we’re building more than roads—we’re building communities that move. As a locally owned, multidisciplinary firm with over 30 years of experience in the Pacific Northwest, we work with cities, counties, and state agencies to design transportation systems that make everyday life safer, easier, and more connected.

We’re looking for a Senior Transportation Engineer to join our public works team in Keizer, Oregon. If you’re a licensed PE who knows how to lead teams, deliver complex roadway projects, and build long-term relationships with public sector clients, this could be your next great move. You’ll get to shape our transportation group, mentor engineers, and have the resources to go after the kinds of projects you’re excited about.

What You’ll Do

• Lead roadway and multimodal transportation projects from planning and design through construction.
• Collaborate with surveyors, water resources engineers, and environmental scientists to deliver integrated, high-quality designs.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for roadways, intersections, signals, signing/striping, ADA upgrades, and traffic control.
• Oversee design tasks including horizontal and vertical alignments, pavement grading, and utility coordination.
• Perform (or guide) stormwater and drainage design using ODOT and local agency standards.
• Lead client coordination, internal team management, and proposal development.
• Support business development through relationship-building and strategic pursuit planning.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and professional growth opportunities.
• Help us grow our transportation practice in Keizer and beyond.

Who You Are

• A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 7+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Experienced in both rural and urban highway and intersection design.
• Skilled in MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Comfortable coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies.
• Known for your clear communication, organizational skills, and ability to lead.
• Familiar with AASHTO, MUTCD, and state DOT design standards.

Nice To Have

• Experience working with ODOT or other state/county/municipal agencies in the Northwest.
• Knowledge of ODOT Hydraulics Manual and USACE Slopes V standards.
• Field experience as a construction engineer or inspector.
• A confident presence when presenting to stakeholders, agency staff, or community members.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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