Civil Engineer-In-Training (EIT)

About the position AKS is seeking motivated Civil Engineers-In-Training (EIT) for immediate openings across our Tualatin, Bend, Keizer, Vancouver, and Seattle offices. This role is ideal for individuals with a few years of experience and EIT certification who are ready to advance their careers as consultants. You will collaborate with principals and multidisciplinary task leads on a variety of private site development and public works projects, gaining exposure to different project types, clients, and markets to develop comprehensive consulting skills. At AKS, we focus on building great engineers and great consultants, offering opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.

Responsibilities

• Design streets and utilities in line with state, county, and city standards.
• Run hydrology/hydraulic calculations for designing stormwater management systems.
• Perform plan and callout reviews to ensure all technical calculations are present.
• Prepare stormwater run-off calculations, designs, and reports.
• Work closely with both our in-house team and external subconsultants to keep projects running smoothly.
• Use Civil 3D for drafting tasks, including importing points, creating line work, setting up and adjusting alignments, grading, running earthwork calculations, and managing survey points.
• Generate and compile submittal packages for land use applications, construction plans, survey records, and more.
• Engage directly with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders to develop consulting presence and client management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent with EIT certification and actively working toward PE licensure.
• 1 to 5 years of civil design experience, ideally with growing project management responsibilities.
• Intermediate skills in Civil 3D and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams, clients, and agencies.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and keep projects moving efficiently.
• Takes ownership of delivering high-quality work on time and within budget — a "do what needs to be done" mindset, stepping in wherever needed to keep projects and teams running smoothly.
• A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Excited about growing into a well-rounded consultant — not just a technical specialist — and wants exposure to different project types, clients, and challenges.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiar with HydroCAD or other hydro-modelling software for stormwater modeling and analysis.
• Proficient with Bluebeam for reviewing and marking up plans and documents.
• Skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, agencies, and team members.
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting the growth of junior staff.

Benefits

• Health coverage that supports your total well-being
• 401(k) match
• Paid holidays
• Generous PTO
• Hands-on training
• Mentorship
• Clear paths for professional development
• Weekly Team Lunches