Civil Engineer - Public Works (PE)

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 an experienced  Professional Engineer (PE)  to join our Public Works Team.

In this role, you’ll serve as Engineer of Record for municipal clients, managing public infrastructure projects, reviewing development applications, and helping cities and agencies navigate the complexities of planning, design, and construction.

If you’re passionate about public infrastructure and want to make an impact on growing communities, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.  What You’ll Do  Serve as Engineer of Record for municipal clients, ensuring the integrity and success of public infrastructure projects.  Act as the municipal representative for review, plan approval, construction management, and project closeout of development or planning projects prepared by other professional engineers.  Attend and actively participate in pre-application, pre-construction, Planning Commission, and City Council meetings.  Assist municipal clients with budgeting, planning, and rate studies.  Support municipal clients in modifying Public Works ordinances, design standards, and construction specifications.  Help develop competitive grant applications for public infrastructure funding.  Review development applications and provide written recommendations and / or conditions of approval based on applicable standards.  Review and provide feedback on construction documents to ensure compliance with municipal and regulatory requirements.  Support clients with development agreements with private developers.  Provide design, preparation of, and technical solicitation for public improvement projects, including construction plans, bid documents, procurement, and construction oversight.  Oversee project management and construction observation for public improvement projects of varying size and complexity.  Who You Are  Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.  Experience :   A minimum of 5 years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on public infrastructure projects.  Licensure :   Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.  Technical Skills :   Proficiency in engineering software such as AutoCAD, GIS, and project management tools.  Knowledge :  Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, construction methods, and regulatory requirements for public infrastructure and site development.  Communication Skills :   Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaboration and public engagement.  Leadership :  Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.  Project Management :  Ability to manage multiple projects and teams while meeting deadlines.  Nice to Have  Strong experience in private development design and / or QA / QC review.  In-depth understanding of public infrastructure regulations and construction practices.  Knowledge of municipal budgeting and master planning processes.  Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset.    Why AKS?
• At AKS, we believe your work should support your life—not the other way around.

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