Senior Transportation Engineer

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 :