AKS Engineering & Forestry

Electrical Engineer (PE)

Tualatin, OR

Full-time

About This Job

At AKS Engineering & Forestry, we’re all about building better communities—literally. We help shape neighborhoods, create spaces for businesses, and design the infrastructure that makes life better for everyone. As a locally owned firm, we’ve spent the past 30 years partnering with public and private clients to deliver high-quality engineering solutions across the Pacific Northwest.

We’re growing our electrical engineering practice in Tualatin, and we’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to help lead the charge. If you’re excited about delivering smart, practical solutions on a variety of utility, site development, and public infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and be part of something that’s built to last.

What You’ll Do

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Design, plan, and support electrical engineering work for public and private infrastructure projects

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Deliver lighting, power, and controls designs for site development, utility, and facility projects

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Prepare calculations, reports, permit submittals, and construction documents

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Coordinate and communicate with clients, utilities, and regulatory agencies

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Collaborate with project managers, civil engineers, and other team members to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget

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Provide technical expertise in meetings, design reviews, and during construction support services

Who You Are

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Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in electrical engineering (Oregon preferred)

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5+ years of relevant design experience, ideally across commercial, municipal, and utility projects

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Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or electrical design tools like Revit or SKM

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Comfortable preparing electrical plans, single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, and lighting photometric

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Strong communicator who’s confident working with internal teams and external partners

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Detail-oriented and organized—you deliver quality work and hit your deadlines

Nice to Have

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Experience with short circuit and arc flash studies

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Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and local codes

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Knowledge of low voltage and renewable energy systems

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Ability to mentor junior engineers or designers

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Interest in growing into a leadership role as our electrical team expands

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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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.

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Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.

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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.

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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.

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Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates—we believe food brings people together.

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Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.

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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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