Careers with Purpose
Akana: Life at Our Firm -
Culture, Benefits & Careers Overview
At Akana, we believe our strength lies in our people. As a Native American-owned engineering, design, and construction management firm, we’re dedicated to delivering integrated solutions that not only strengthen communities and protect the natural world but also empower our staff. This page offers a glimpse into what makes Akana a truly exceptional place to work, covering our vibrant culture, comprehensive benefits, and exciting career opportunities. Dive deeper into each section to discover how you can thrive with us.
Our Culture: Where Talent Thrives
At Akana, our culture is the bedrock of our success. We place our highest value on our people, fostering an environment where every staff member, manager, and leader is empowered to do their best work. We believe in continuous investment in growth, supporting aspirations, and creating a truly collaborative space.
- Employee Empowerment: We prioritize ongoing staff and leadership training, encouraging innovation and building deep expertise.
- Supportive Environment: Our welcoming onboarding process, clear goal setting, and performance evaluations help employees chart their career path.
Core Values: Our culture is defined by quality, professionalism, responsiveness, and a strong spirit of mentorship, fostering respect, support, and inspiration through open communication and team building.
Your Well-being, Our Priority:
Akana’s Comprehensive Benefits
We understand that building a great career goes hand-in-hand with a great life. That’s why we’ve designed a comprehensive benefits package focused on your financial security, personal well-being, and professional growth. We’re committed to supporting you, ensuring you thrive both at work and in life.
- Work/Life Balance & Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible schedule, hybrid, field, and telecommuting options to support your work/life balance, alongside a tiered PTO accrual program.
- Competitive Compensation: Benefit from competitive salaries, 401k matching, and discretionary year-end and spot bonuses that recognize your contributions.
- Health & Protection: Our best-in-class benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), employer HSA contributions, and employer-paid life and disability insurance.
Build Your Future with Akana:
Make an Impact
Ready to advance your career? Akana attracts and retains exceptional talent by providing a challenging and diverse workplace with ample opportunity for advancement. We tackle impactful infrastructure projects for federal, municipal, and private Native American Tribal communities across the nation, from the Pacific Northwest to Chicago.
- Breadth of Experience: Work on a wide variety of projects and gain skills that set you apart.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Benefit from long-term employees who provide invaluable leadership and mentorship to new staff.
- Rewarding Careers: Discover a career path where your contributions truly matter, your growth is prioritized, and your work strengthens communities.
Join Our Journey
Akana invites you—whether as a client, employee, or partner—to join us in building a future where sustainable infrastructure, cultural respect, and community enrichment work together to strengthen the natural and built environments we all share.