Civil Engineer

At LPD Engineering, we're passionate about designing infrastructure that strengthens communities and creates lasting impact. As a Seattle-based, woman-owned civil engineering firm, we deliver innovative site development solutions from concept through construction for a diverse range of public and private projects.

We are driven by Curiosity, Integrity, and Service Excellence, empowering our employees to think creatively, collaborate openly, and take ownership of their work. We believe the best engineering comes from people who are challenged, supported, and inspired to grow.

LPD Engineering is seeking a motivated and experienced, mid-level Civil Engineer to join our growing Civil Site Development team and support a diverse portfolio of projects throughout Western Washington, including educational, civic, parks, residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. The role provides increasing responsibility in technical execution, project coordination, project management, client interaction, and leadership, including managing small to mid-size projects and supporting senior project managers on larger projects through design and construction.

The ideal candidate takes ownership of assigned work, proactively communicates project needs and challenges, understands project scope, budgets, and schedules, and contributes to technical excellence, team development, and successful project delivery. This position also supports LPD’s growth by building client and industry relationships, participating in business development efforts, identifying opportunities for future work, and strengthening relationships with clients, partners, and project teams.

Lead and support site planning, grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, erosion control, roadway and ADA improvements, and other site infrastructure design.

Develop and review civil engineering plans and construction documents using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, including details, specifications, technical reports, calculations, and other project deliverables.

Perform engineering analysis and calculations; coordinate permitting and regulatory requirements; and ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and permit conditions.

Support projects through planning, design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and closeout, including site assessments and construction observations to verify conditions, document progress, and resolve field issues.

Review engineering plans, calculations, technical reports, and other deliverables for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with LPD standards and applicable codes and regulations. Identify potential issues early and coordinate timely resolution to maintain high-quality project deliverables.

Manage small to medium-size projects with senior manager oversight taking increasing responsibilities for project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and resource management.

Coordinate with senior managers, internal teams, clients, architects, landscape architects, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, contractors, and public agencies to develop coordinated project solutions.

Assist with project scheduling, task management, and coordination of project deliverables to support successful project execution.

Participate in client meetings, agency coordination meetings, and internal project planning discussions.

Provide construction-phase support by responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), reviewing submittals, assisting with site observations, and resolving construction-related issues.

Assist LPD’s senior managers with resource management, planning, and coordinating project work across the engineering and CAD teams.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and design staff, supporting their professional development and technical growth.

Review and perform regular QA/QC of work prepared by junior staff for technical accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company standards before submission to project managers.

Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning within project teams.

Support the implementation of company drafting standards, engineering best practices, and quality control procedures.