Senior Transportation Engineer

Overview

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At AKS Engineering & Forestry
, we’re building more than roads—we’re building communities that move. As a locally owned, multidisciplinary firm with over 30 years of experience in the Pacific Northwest, we work with cities, counties, and state agencies to design transportation systems that make everyday life safer, easier, and more connected.

We’re looking for a Senior Transportation Engineer to join our public works team in Keizer, Oregon
. If you’re a licensed PE who knows how to lead teams, deliver complex roadway projects, and build long-term relationships with public sector clients, this could be your next great move. You’ll get to shape our transportation group, mentor engineers, and have the resources to go after the kinds of projects you’re excited about.

• Lead roadway and multimodal transportation projects from planning and design through construction
• Collaborate with surveyors, water resources engineers, and environmental scientists to deliver integrated, high-quality designs
• Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for roadways, intersections, signals, signing/striping, ADA upgrades, and traffic control
• Oversee design tasks including horizontal and vertical alignments, pavement grading, and utility coordination
• Perform (or guide) stormwater and drainage design using ODOT and local agency standards
• Lead client coordination, internal team management, and proposal development
• Support business development through relationship-building and strategic pursuit planning
• Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and professional growth opportunities
• Help us grow our transportation practice in Keizer and beyond

• A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 7+ years of transportation engineering experience
• Experienced in both rural and urban highway and intersection design
• Skilled in Micro Station, InRoads, Open Roads, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Comfortable coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies
• Known for your clear communication, organizational skills, and ability to lead
• Familiar with AASHTO, MUTCD, and state DOT design standards

• Experience working with ODOT or other state/county/municipal agencies in the Northwest
• Knowledge of ODOT Hydraulics Manual and USACE Slopes V standards
• Field experience as a construction engineer or inspector
• A confident presence when presenting to stakeholders, agency staff, or community members

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:

• Meaningful Growth: We offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real
  
  Collaboration:
  
  A team-based environment that solves 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.
• Benefits That Care: Health coverage, a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and additional resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: An opportunity to recharge with teammates.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: Recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Washington.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.