What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer-in-Training position at AKS Engineering & Forestry?
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 have an immediate opening for a Civil Engineer-In-Training (EIT) in our Medford office. This is the perfect opportunity for someone with a few years of experience and their EIT or EI certification who is looking to take the next step in their career. In this role, you will collaborate with our principals and multidisciplinary task leads on a mix of private site development and public works projects
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What You’ll
- DoDesign streets and utilities in line with state, county, and city standard
- s.Run hydrology/hydraulic calculations for designing stormwater management system
- s.Perform plan and callout reviews to ensure all technical calculations are prese
- ntPrepare stormwater run-off calculations, designs, and report
- s.Work closely with both our in-house team and external subconsultants to keep projects running smoothl
- y.Use Civil 3D for drafting tasks, including importing points, creating line work, setting up and adjusting alignments, grading, running earthwork calculations, and managing survey point
- s.Generate and compile submittal packages for land use applications, construction plans, survey records, and mor
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Who You
- AreA minimum of 1 to 5 years of design experience, ideally with growing project management responsibiliti
- es.Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivale
- nt.EIT certification and working toward obtaining PE licensu
- re.Intermediate skills in Civil
- 3D.Proficient with Microsoft Office Sui
- te.Effective written and verbal communication skil
- ls.Ability to juggle multiple deadlines, stay organized, and keep projects moving efficient
- ly.Takes ownership of delivering high-quality work on time and within budg
- et.A strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environme
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Nice to
- HaveFamiliar with HydroCAD or other hydro-modelling software for stormwater modeling and analy
- sis.Proficient with Bluebeam for reviewing and marking up plans and docume
- nts.Skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, agencies, and team memb
- ers.Enjoys mentoring and supporting the growth of junior st
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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 t
- eam: 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 pur
- pose.Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to qua
- lity.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 responsibili
- ties.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 th
- rive.Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates—we believe food brings people toge
- ther.Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communi
- ties.A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Washington year after year—for good re
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Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your f