Senior Transportation Engineer, Tualatin

Senior Transportation Engineer

16 Days Old

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 Tualatin, 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.

What You'll Do

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

Who You Are

A licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 7+ years of transportation engineering experience
Experienced in both rural and urban highway and intersection design
Skilled in MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, 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

Nice to Have:

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

Why AKS?
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: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve 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 that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
Benefits That Care: You'll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being-plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates-we believe food brings people together.
Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
A Place People Love to Work: We've been named one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Washington year after year-for good reason.

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

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Location:: Tualatin

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