Senior Wastewater Engineer — Lead Design and Mentorship

AKS Engineering & Forestry; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry is seeking a licensed PE with 10+ years of experience in wastewater infrastructure to lead design efforts in the Pacific Northwest. You will mentor teams, manage projects, and collaborate with public agencies to deliver reliable facilities.

Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D and SewerCAD skills are essential, with a proactive, client-focused approach and a passion for developing talent within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client collaboration

Time management

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

SewerCAD

Wastewater modeling software

Job description

AKS Engineering & Forestry is seeking a licensed PE with 10+ years of experience in wastewater infrastructure to lead design efforts in the Pacific Northwest. You will mentor teams, manage projects, and collaborate with public agencies to deliver reliable facilities.

Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D and SewerCAD skills are essential, with a proactive, client-focused approach and a passion for developing talent within multidisciplinary teams.