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Senior Utility Engineer - Wastewater

aksengineeringforestryllcKeizer, OR

💰 $85,000 – $122,000/yrFull-time

Quick Summary

Senior Utility Engineer leading wastewater infrastructure design and mentoring junior engineers for a multidisciplinary engineering firm.

Skills & Keywords

wastewater infrastructureAutoCAD Civil 3DSewerCADProfessional Engineer

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).

Required Qualifications

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.
You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.

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.
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.

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:

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.