Civil Engineer

Job Title:

Civil Project Engineer

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale community developments, residential land development, and commercial projects throughout the Puget Sound area. The civil project engineer will support and lead civil design efforts with a focus on site layout, grading, stormwater, and utilities, while progressing toward project management responsibilities. This position is ideal for a civil engineer who wants to deepen their technical expertise, work closely with a collaborative team, and grow into a project management role within a well-established consulting environment.

Responsibilities

+ Support and lead civil design engineering for land development projects, including residential subdivisions, commercial developments, and large community projects in the Puget Sound area.

+ Develop site layouts, grading plans, drainage plans, and utility designs that meet project requirements and local regulations.

+ Prepare and review site development plans, including stormwater management, wastewater systems, and overall civil site design.

+ Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to produce accurate and detailed engineering drawings, models, and design documents.

+ Coordinate civil design elements such as stormwater, grading, utilities, and site access to ensure constructability and compliance with Washington state and local requirements.

+ Collaborate with internal team members and other disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality design solutions.

+ Assist with preparing technical reports, calculations, and documentation to support permitting and approvals.

+ Apply a strong understanding of Washington stormwater requirements to design compliant systems and prepare related documentation.

+ Participate in project meetings and contribute to design decisions, schedules, and project planning.

+ Pursue and develop project management skills, including scope definition, schedule tracking, and coordination with clients and stakeholders.

+ Support Sr engineers and project managers in delivering projects on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards.

+ Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team culture by sharing knowledge, mentoring junior staff as appropriate, and engaging in continuous improvement of design processes.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

+ Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.

+ 3-8 years of experience supporting civil engineering for land development projects.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for civil design and drafting.

+ Strong knowledge of site layout, grading, stormwater, and utilities design.

+ Local experience with a strong understanding of Washington stormwater requirements.

+ Experience in site development, including residential subdivisions and commercial sites.

+ Demonstrated ability to produce civil engineering design documents such as site plans, grading plans, drainage plans, and utility plans.

+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

+ Interest in pursuing project management responsibilities as part of long-term career goals.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desired.

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Experience with civil site design, including stormwater, wastewater, and drainage systems.

+ Experience in civil engineering design for a variety of land development projects.

+ Familiarity with local permitting processes and development standards in Washington.

+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining attention to detail.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical, constructible design solutions.

+ Motivation to grow within a consulting environment and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

+ Interest in long-term tenure and contributing to a stable, experienced team.

Work Environment

This role is based in a modern office in Federal Way, in a recently upgraded building with convenient access to I-5. The team prefers an in-office environment to support collaboration, mentoring, and real-time problem-solving, with some flexibility and the potential to work toward a hybrid schedule of up to two days per week from home. The work culture is friendly and casual, with an emphasis on teamwork, professional growth, and long-term relationships-many team members have been with the company for 10, 15, and over 20 years.

The position uses AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other standard civil engineering tools in a typical office setting. Full-time employees receive an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; profit sharing; paid time off (including two weeks of PTO and nine paid holidays); and strong opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a supportive environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Federal Way, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 -…