Civil Engineer- Entry Level at AKS Engineering & Forestry
AKS Engineering & Forestry · Vancouver, United States Of America · Onsite
- Junior
- Office in Vancouver
At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one.
Begin your career as a civil engineer with AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS). We are looking for entry-level Civil Engineer for our Vancouver office. It is an opportunity to provide design engineering for residential, industrial, commercial, education, recreational, or public works projects while working closely with the entire team. As an entry-level civil engineer this provides an excellent opportunity to learn from others with more experience while developing your skills.
What You’ll Do
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:
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Begin your career as a civil engineer with AKS Engineering & Forestry (AKS). We are looking for entry-level Civil Engineer for our Vancouver office. It is an opportunity to provide design engineering for residential, industrial, commercial, education, recreational, or public works projects while working closely with the entire team. As an entry-level civil engineer this provides an excellent opportunity to learn from others with more experience while developing your skills.
What You’ll Do
- Performing, site, street and utility design per county/city standards and conditions of approval while maintaining good communication with the planning/engineering staff of the jurisdiction to minimize future changes and misunderstandings
- Performing Hydrology/Hydraulic calculations for designing stormwater management systems.
- AutoCAD/Civil 3D drafting including importing points, line work/drafting, generating and modifying horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, performing earthwork calculations, generating and transferring points, etc.
- Generating and compiling submittal packages for land use applications, construction plans, etc.
- Performing survey/utility research
- Completing projects and special assignments as requested
- Working overtime as needed
- Travelling out of town/overnight as needed
- Driving a company-owned vehicle (must have a valid Driver’s License)
- Develop construction cost estimates
- Prepare specifications and draft reports
- Doing what needs to be done
- BS in Civil Engineering and or Forest Engineering (required)
- EIT (preferred)
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work quickly, manage multiple conflicting deadlines, establish priorities
- Assume personal responsibility for completing quality work within budgets and timelines
- Comfortable networking with clients and colleagues to develop and maintain professional relationships
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.
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