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Senior Wastewater Engineer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Mar 2025

About the role

Job Summary
The AKS public works team is seeking a self-motivated engineer ready to take the lead on design and delivery of wastewater projects supported by a diverse in-house team of engineers, surveyors, scientists, and construction professionals. As a Senior Wastewater Engineer, you will support cities, counties, districts, and other public and private clients to meet their wastewater collection and treatment goals as we strengthen and grow our public works project delivery group.

Who We Are
AKS Engineering & Forestry is a locally owned multidiscipline consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for public and private clients in the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With seven offices, nearly 400 team members, and over 28 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients, providing a unique and diverse combination of services.

     - Civil Engineering                              - Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying
     - Land Use Planning                          - Landscape Architecture
     - Forestry/Forest Engineering   - Arboriculture
     - Natural Resources                           - Water Resources
     - Construction Support Services     - GIS

What You Will Do
As a Senior Wastewater Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design of wastewater-related projects in Oregon and Southwest Washington, with an emphasis on the area surrounding your chosen office location. Additional responsibilities, such as business development and project management, will be dependent on your experience. The ideal candidate will endeavor to develop these skills and build their own project team. You will mentor less experienced staff and receive support and mentoring from AKS leadership within a culture of empowerment. You will use your strong verbal and written communication skills to develop positive client, agency, and in-house relationships. Specific tasks include:

Lead planning, design, and execution of wastewater collection, pumping, transmission, and treatment facility projects utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, SewerCAD, and other industry design/modeling software.
Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and reports.
Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their needs, providing expert guidance, and delivering exceptional service.
Assist with business development activities, including preparing and reviewing technical and qualifications proposals.
Provide technical expertise in wastewater engineering. Prepare specifications, be a technical resource for other engineers, and provide peer review, ensuring compliance with industry standards and effectively addressing technical challenges.
Coordinate project staffing and workload, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders. Mentor junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high standards of engineering practice.
Prepare and present project reports and technical memoranda, updates, and proposals to clients and senior management. Ensure clear and effective communication across all project phases.

Depending on your experience, you may also:

Manage client communications and expectations throughout the project life cycle.
Manage quality of work products. Review and approve project designs, documents, and deliverables. Ensure that work products meet company and industry standards.
Manage project schedule.
Manage project procurement, stakeholder coordination, and project startup and closeout, including administrative, contractual, and financial aspects of projects.

Your Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Oregon or Washington, or ability to obtain licensure within six months.
A minimum of 10 years’ experience in design of wastewater collection, pumping, transmission, and/or treatment facilities.
Proven increasing responsibility in the preparation of reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for wastewater facility design, including the ability to process accurate engineering calculations and to summarize technical information using appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Track record of coordinating effectively with public agency staff and teaming partners on multidiscipline engineering project