Civil Engineer (Public Works)

at  AKS Engineering Forestry

JOB SUMMARY:

AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS) has an immediate opening for an experienced civil engineer in our Vancouver, Washington office. You will work closely with our principals and multidisciplinary task leads on a mix of private site development and public works projects throughout Washington. This opening is ideal for a registered professional who can take the lead on design of projects and can independently manage projects. AKS offers a supportive work environment with an excellent benefit package and an outstanding opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you are looking to join a well-respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization that is poised for growth, then you’ll want to consider AKS.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5+ years of design experience with some project management responsibilities.
• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or equivalent (required).
• Washington Professional Engineer (PE) civil license (required).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D and/or MicroStation.
• Effective written and oral communication skills including proposal and report writing.
• Ability to work quickly, manage multiple and conflicting deadlines, and establish priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable networking with clients and colleagues to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines.
• Possess solid time management, and follow-through skills.
• Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must have valid US drivers license.

Job Functions & Responsibilities: The focus of this full-time position is to provide design engineering for residential, industrial, commercial, education, recreational, transportation and public works projects. Working with a Principal, the following tasks will be assigned:

• Lead and manage projects from early planning through design development and construction.
• Perform and coordinate AutoCAD drafting in support of civil engineering design process.
• Prepare stormwater run-off calculations, designs, and reports.
• Coordinate with in-house disciplines and outside subconsultants.
• Develop plans, specifications, and reports and stamp final documents.
• Provide thorough on-going QA/QC review of deliverables.
• Perform site and infrastructure design per county/city standards and maintain good communication with the planning/engineering staff of the jurisdiction to minimize future changes and misunderstandings.
• Conduct and coordinate periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and work progress.
• Prepare and manage project correspondence and documentation.
• Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities and prepare cost estimates from plans and specifications.
• Network with clients, agency personnel, and colleagues to build/maintain professional network.
• Maintain relationships with clients to develop future opportunities.

• Lead and manage projects from early planning through design development and construction.
• Perform and coordinate AutoCAD drafting in support of civil engineering design process.
• Prepare stormwater run-off calculations, designs, and reports.
• Coordinate with in-house disciplines and outside subconsultants.
• Develop plans, specifications, and reports and stamp final documents.
• Provide thorough on-going QA/QC review of deliverables.
• Perform site and infrastructure design per county/city standards and maintain good communication with the planning/engineering staff of the jurisdiction to minimize future changes and misunderstandings.
• Conduct and coordinate periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor quality and work progress.
• Prepare and manage project correspondence and documentation.
• Tabulate bid items and calculate construction bid quantities and prepare cost estimates from plans and specifications.
• Network with clients, agency personnel, and colleagues to build/maintain professional network.
• Maintain relationships with clients to develop future opportunities