Senior Utility Engineer - Wastewater

If youre 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, youll 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; its an opportunity to shape how wastewater work gets done at a firm known for its collaboration and technical excellence. What Youll 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. • 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.