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Taku Engineering LLC

Senior Civil Engineer

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$110 - $160/hr

Taku Engineering is actively seeking an energetic and knowledgeable individual to fill a Senior ... We offer a very competitive wage and benefits package (dental, vision, life, and medical insurance ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior packaging engineer in Alaska is $123,389.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,100.00 and $128,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior packaging engineer?

A Senior Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing packaging solutions for products to ensure functionality, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, and marketing, to create packaging that meets regulatory requirements and enhances user experience. Additionally, they analyze materials, conduct testing, and implement improvements to enhance packaging performance and reduce environmental impact.

What does a senior packaging engineer do?

As a Senior Packaging Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include designing and testing packaging solutions, evaluating material performance, and optimizing current packaging designs for cost and sustainability. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as product development, manufacturing, marketing, and suppliers to ensure packaging meets both technical and branding requirements. Expect to lead or contribute to project teams, conduct root cause analyses for packaging failures, and stay up-to-date with regulatory and environmental guidelines. This role typically offers a mix of desk-based design work, on-site testing, and meetings, providing varied opportunities for both technical development and leadership.

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A Senior Packaging Engineer typically requires a degree in engineering (mechanical, packaging, or related field), extensive experience in packaging design, and strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes. Proficiency in CAD software, packaging simulation tools, and familiarity with industry standards like ISTA or ASTM certifications is common. Excellent project management, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills set top candidates apart. These skills are critical for developing innovative, cost-effective packaging solutions that meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements while collaborating across teams.

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Infographic showing various Senior Packaging Engineer job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,389 per year, or $59.3 per hour.

Senior Civil Engineer

Taku Engineering LLC

Anchorage, AK • On-site

$110 - $160/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Taku Engineering is actively seeking an energetic and knowledgeable individual to fill a Senior Civil Engineer position in our Anchorage, Alaska office. The successful candidate will lead the civil engineering design of projects for water and wastewater utilities and other industrial facilities throughout Alaska. Duties include the development of standard professional civil engineering design deliverables, leading multi-discipline teams, interacting with clients, and assisting with business development activities. This is a senior level position that requires the ability to work independently without supervision with a high level of accountability.

Job Duties
  • Independently lead concurrent multi-discipline teams.
  • Develop standard engineered deliverables including drawings, specifications, calculations, testing requirements, acceptance criteria, etc.
  • Develop standard civil engineering plans for industrial facilities including equipment foundations, pads, supports, anchors, stress analysis, structures, grading plans, erosion protection, water and wastewater systems, etc.
  • Perform submittal reviews and approvals.
  • Provide construction support and inspections.
  • Develop project construction cost estimates.
  • Proposal development including fee and schedule estimating.
  • Professionally interact with clients.
  • Lead and mentor junior team members.
  • Assist with marketing and business development of Company services.
  • Additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications/Skills
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • State of Alaska Professional Engineer (PE).
  • 7-10 years of experience with increasing levels of responsibilities.
  • Water and wastewater civil engineering experience.
  • Industrial facilities civil engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in standard engineering design and office software (AutoCAD, GIS, etc.).
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Arctic engineering design experience.
  • Clean driving record and able to pass a drug test.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills
  • Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Business development experience.
  • Professional Project Management (PMP) certification.
Schedule

Dependent on workload, the schedule is based on a standard 40-hour work week in our Anchorage office. The work will require periodic travel to remote field locations for short durations and periodic overtime.

Compensation

We pride ourselves on being flexible, innovative, and relaxed, while providing the highest level of engineering services possible. We are looking for a highly motivated, self-sufficient, senior level engineer who is looking to work in a high energy, dynamic environment. We offer a very competitive wage and benefits package (dental, vision, life, and medical insurance with HSA), as well as a 401k retirement plan with match, professional development plans, gym membership, and a profit-sharing program. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wage is dependent on experience.

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