Civil Engineer

Civil Project Engineer

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale residential, commercial, and community land development projects throughout the Puget Sound area. As a Civil Project Engineer, you will support and advance civil design efforts focused on site development, working closely with a collaborative team in a consulting environment. The position is ideal for a civil engineer with several years of land development experience who wants to deepen their technical expertise while growing toward project management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support civil design engineering for residential land development, commercial projects, and large community developments in the Puget Sound area.
• Prepare and refine site layouts, grading plans, and overall site development plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Design stormwater systems, including drainage and stormwater management facilities, in accordance with Washington state and local requirements.
• Develop utility designs, including water, wastewater, and other site utilities, ensuring constructability and regulatory compliance.
• Produce detailed civil engineering plans, profiles, and drawings for civil site and land development projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to coordinate civil engineering design with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of site plans, development documents, and supporting engineering calculations.
• Apply a strong understanding of local codes, standards, and stormwater regulations specific to Washington.
• Contribute to engineering design reviews, quality checks, and plan revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project management activities and progressively take on more responsibility in planning, scheduling, and coordinating project tasks.
• Communicate effectively with internal team members to ensure that project goals, deadlines, and quality standards are met.
• Participate in a collaborative office environment, sharing knowledge and supporting a culture of long-term professional growth.

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, and site development.
• Experience designing stormwater systems and drainage infrastructure.
• Experience with utilities design, including water and wastewater systems.
• Local experience with a strong understanding of Washington stormwater requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in civil site and land development design.
• Interest in pursuing project management responsibilities as part of long-term career goals.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate engineering plans and documents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desired.
• Experience with residential subdivisions and site development projects.
• Experience in civil consulting or similar professional services environment.
• Familiarity with site plan preparation and development permitting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivation to grow within the organization and contribute to long-term success.
• Interest in future ownership opportunities within a consulting practice.

Work Environment

The role is based in a modern office in Federal Way, conveniently located near I-5 in a recently upgraded building. The team values in-office collaboration and prefers engineers to work primarily on-site to support communication and mentoring, with potential to work toward a hybrid arrangement of up to two days per week from home over time. The work environment is described as friendly and casual, fostering long-term tenure and professional growth, with multiple team members having 10, 15, and 20+ years of service.

The position includes access to current civil design tools such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental,…