Civil Engineer (Land Development)
AKS Engineering & Forestry
- Kennewick, WA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in civil engineering design related to private land development.
- A Bachelors degree in civil engineering or equivalent degree (required).
- Oregon or Washington Professional Engineer (PE) civil license (required).
- Ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities.
- Demonstrated experience as project manager successfully delivering site development projects.
- Knowledge and familiarity with local codes and agency standards.
- Basic understanding of financial reports, solid time management, and follow‐through skills, and the proven ability to manage a multi‐disciplinary team with a positive, flexible approach.
- Various civil engineering technical skills required including good organizational skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills including proposal and report writing.
- Self‐motivated, proactive, and detail‐oriented.
- Ability to work quickly, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Reputation for high level of client service.
- Experience and or training in project management.
- Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/InRoads design experience.
- Possesses valid US drivers license.
- Identifying and pursuing new opportunities in providing services for site development projects.
- Managing and mentoring engineering staff to develop plans, specifications, and reports.
- Stamping final deliverables.
- Developing and managing project scope, budget, and schedule.
- Providing technical leadership for project design team.
- Coordinating with other in-house disciplines, as well as outside subconsultants.
- Providing QA/QC review of deliverables.
- Managing all components of the project from proposal through construction.
- Performing site and infrastructure design per county/city standards and maintaining good communication with the planning/engineering staff of the jurisdiction to minimize future changes and misunderstandings.
- Networking with clients, agency personnel, and colleagues to build/maintain professional network.
- Maintaining relationships with clients to develop future opportunities.
- Actively participating in monthly in-house Project Management Meetings.
- Driving company-owned vehicle to job sites and meetings.
- Doing what needs to be done.
- Land Use Planning- Landscape Architecture
- Forestry/Forest Engineering- Arboriculture
- Natural Resources- Water Resources
- Construction Support Services- GISCulture: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 teambuilding adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow a project from conception through construction. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.Benefits:AKS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, immediately vested 401k matching, and additional benefits and special perks. Including:
- Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training
- Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, all staff, and team events
- Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company
- Weekly lunches with dining area set up to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together
- Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off