Electrical Engineer

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We’re growing our Electrical Engineering practice and are looking for an Electrical Engineer (EIT or PE) to help support and grow the team.

Whether you’re an experienced EIT ready to take the next step or a licensed PE looking to lead and mentor, this role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of utility, site development, and public infrastructure projects.

Location:

Oregon: Bend, Keizer, Medford, The Dalles, Tualatin

Washington: Kirkland, Richland, Vancouver, Wenatchee, White Salmon

• Design, plan, and support electrical engineering work for public and private infrastructure projects.
• Deliver lighting, power, and controls designs for site development, utility, and facility projects.
• Prepare calculations, reports, permit submittals, and construction documents.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, utilities, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with project managers, civil engineers, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget.
• Provide technical support during design reviews, meetings, and construction phases.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• 4+ years of relevant electrical design experience, ideally across commercial, municipal, and/or utility projects
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or electrical design tools such as Revit or SKM
• Comfortable preparing electrical plans, single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, and lighting photometrics
• A strong communicator who works well with both internal teams and external partners
• Organized, detail-oriented, and dependable, you deliver quality work and meet deadlines

• Experience with short circuit and arc flash studies
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and local jurisdictional codes
• Exposure to low-voltage systems or renewable energy projects
• Desire to grow into a technical or people leadership role as the electrical team expands

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Civil Engineering

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future.