Senior Transportation Engineer

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic public works team in Keizer, Oregon, as a Senior Transportation Engineer! This role offers the chance to lead transportation infrastructure projects while fostering client relationships and business development. With a focus on roadway design and project delivery, you will collaborate with a talented team of professionals in a supportive environment. The company values personal and professional growth, providing excellent benefits and opportunities for mentorship. If you are a registered engineer with a passion for innovative solutions in transportation, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401k matching

Personal and professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Flexible work schedules

Generous paid time off policies

Weekly team lunches

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in roadway engineering design.
• Proven ability to manage tasks and mentor junior staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead design work for roadway and multimodal projects.
• Coordinate with agencies and stakeholders for project delivery.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Stormwater Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Job Summary
AKS’ public works team in Keizer, Oregon, is looking for a Senior Transportation Engineer to help us grow our transportation project delivery group. This opening is an opportunity to lead and support exciting transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Northwest region, while also focusing on strategic business development efforts. Your technical knowledge of transportation design and leadership within the team will be vital as we continue to build the company as well as maintain and grow client relationships. We want you to be empowered, and AKS has the resources to help you pursue exciting roadway project opportunities. This opening is ideal for a registered professional who can take the lead on design and delivery of transportation projects, working with our in-house surveyors, natural resource scientists, engineers, and construction team to support your efforts. AKS offers a supportive work environment with an excellent benefits package and an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design.
• Experience should include urban and rural highways, intersection design, traffic management, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout, and base alignment plans.
• Proven increasing responsibility in the preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for multidiscipline roadway design projects.
• Track record of coordinating effectively with public agency staff and teaming partners on multidiscipline engineering project teams for project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in internal task management, with a track record of organizing and training junior-level staff on project components.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams.
• High degree of functionality in MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with the procedures and methodologies published in major national guidelines (e.g. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials [AASHTO] and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices [MUTCD]) and Department of Transportation (DOT) design standards and guidelines.

Preferred Experience

• Previous DOT, County, or Municipal experience.
• Experience coordinating survey, grading, drainage, utilities, environmental, geotechnical, and natural resources as part of transportation projects.
• Familiarity with Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Hydraulics Manual and US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Slopes V standards.
• Experience as a field engineer/inspector on public infrastructure projects.
• Confidence in public speaking before audiences of laypersons, stakeholders, teaming partners, and owners.

Job Functions and Responsibilities
The senior transportation engineer will be primarily responsible for performing an array of tasks for roadway and multimodal projects in support of State DOTs, Counties, Cities, and other municipalities. The successful candidate may serve as a Project Manager or Project Engineer. They should have the desire and interpersonal skills to interface with clients, receive mentoring and support to become successful in this role, and look for opportunities to take on additional responsibilities over the course of their career with AKS.

• Prepare and oversee roadway/highway design work using local or AASHTO standards, including horizontal and vertical alignment, roadway sections, intersection layout, sight distance determination, roadway drainage, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp design.
• Prepare roadway plans and profiles, drainage plans and profiles, utility plans, paving plans, pavement striping plans, signing plans, and traffic control plans.
• Perform stormwater engineering, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, grading, and design services for transportation/roadway improvement projects or work with our in-house water resources engineers to complete the stormwater calculations/design in support of your transportation project.
• Conduct quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) review of project deliverables.
• Develop scope, budget, and schedule for projects, as well as providing internal project management and coordination.
• Coordinate with public agency staff, private consultants, stakeholder outreach teams, and other disciplines for project delivery.
• Write reports and technical memorandums.
• Assist with business development activities.
• Provide on-the-job training through coaching and mentoring to junior-level staff.
• Do what needs to be done.

Who We Are
AKS is a locally owned multidiscipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With seven offices and over 28 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients, providing a unique and diverse combination of services.

Why Join Us
AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on team-building adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring people and clients together.

Benefits
At AKS, we believe that great work deserves great benefits. That’s why we offer a robust benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Many and varied options are available: flexible spending account, health savings account, family leave, paid holidays, and disability, life, and pet insurance.
• Retirement Ready: Immediate 401k matching to help you secure your financial future.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to personal and professional development, mentorship, and training programs to help you thrive in your career.
• Team Culture: Collaborative and fun environment with regular staff and team events that foster connection and community.
• Stability You Can Trust: Work for an established, reputable company known for its stability and success.
• Unwind Together: Enjoy lunch on AKS once a week, designed for you to connect and recharge with colleagues.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and generous paid time off policies to support your lifestyle and personal commitments.

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

AKS Engineering and Forestry does not work with third-party recruiters or agencies. Candidates should be warned that third-party recruiters may misrepresent themselves as working on behalf of AKS. Candidates should only communicate directly with AKS employees.