Senior Utility Engineer - Wastewater

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Utility Engineer to lead wastewater projects and mentor junior engineers. This role involves planning and designing essential infrastructure, ensuring quality and efficiency, and collaborating with public agencies. Join a team that values your growth and offers a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Weekly team lunches

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing wastewater infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of wastewater modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of wastewater systems.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership.
• Manage work prepared in AutoCAD Civil 3D and SewerCAD.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Mentoring

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

SewerCAD

Job description

At AKS Engineering & Forestry, we’re all about building better communities—literally. We help shape neighborhoods, create spaces for businesses, and design the infrastructure that makes life better for everyone. As a locally owned firm, we’ve spent the past 30 years partnering with public and private clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the Pacific Northwest.

If you’re ready to make a big impact on your community and grow a high-performing wastewater team, we want to talk to you. As a Senior Utility Engineer at AKS, you’ll lead vital infrastructure projects that serve cities, counties, and districts—while mentoring junior engineers and helping to expand our Public Works practice. This is more than just a design role; it’s an opportunity to shape how wastewater work gets done at a firm known for its collaboration and technical excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules, ensuring quality and efficiency at every stage.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Work directly with public agencies and utility districts to understand needs, build trust, and deliver successful outcomes.
• Manage and review work prepared in AutoCAD Civil 3D, SewerCAD, and related software.
• Support business development through client relationships and proposals (as your experience allows).

Who You Are

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon or Washington (or able to obtain within 6 months).
• 10+ years of experience designing wastewater infrastructure for public or private clients.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and wastewater modeling software (e.g., SewerCAD).
• Excellent communicator and collaborator who enjoys working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Committed to mentoring others and developing talent from within.

Nice to Have

• Experience managing full lifecycle projects for Oregon or Washington public agencies.
• Background in trenchless design and construction techniques.
• Master planning or hydraulic modeling experience.
• Field engineering or construction inspection experience.
• Ability to confidently present to clients, councils, and community groups.

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.