Electrical Project Engineer

AKS Engineering & Forestry•Medford, OR

About The Position

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 are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Project Engineer with a focus on building systems. This role will be responsible for delivering electrical designs for commercial, institutional, industrial, and public infrastructure buildings. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop safe, code-compliant electrical systems and deliverables that meet client needs and project objectives.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Electrical Engineering (Oregon and/or Washington).
BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of professional electrical design experience in buildings electrical system design.
Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), local building codes, and industry standards.
Proficiency with electrical design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and/or similar software.
Excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills with a commitment to quality and collaboration.
You have a "Do what needs to be done" mindset, taking ownership beyond assigned tasks and stepping in wherever needed to keep projects, teams, and customers supported and running smoothly.

Nice To Haves

Experience with power system studies (short circuit, arc flash), renewable energy integration, and advanced lighting/control system design.
Prior consulting experience and client interaction.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design for building and structure projects including lighting, power distribution, low-voltage systems, and associated electrical infrastructure.
Prepare comprehensive design deliverables including electrical plans, single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, lighting layouts/photometrics, and detailed construction drawings.
Produce engineering reports, technical specifications, and permit-ready submittals.
Coordinate electrical design with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and construction teams to ensure fully integrated project solutions.
Communicate and coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, utilities, and authorities having jurisdiction.
Provide technical support during design reviews, construction administration, and field phases to ensure successful project delivery.
Mentor junior engineers and support professional development within the electrical discipline.