Senior Transportation Engineer

3 days ago


Salem, Oregon, United States AKS Engineering & Forestry Full time

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.

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.

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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