Civil Engineering
Principal Civil Engineer
Seattle, WA
$171,000 to $217,000 a year
The employer is a power engineering consultancy serving utilities and renewable developers.
Our Seattle office is growing, and we need a Principal Civil Engineer who can set technical direction from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative civil engineering group and report to the civil engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Seattle location.
What you’ll do
- Produce construction drawings and specifications in Civil 3D
- Support construction administration, including submittal review and site visits
- Prepare site, grading, utility and drainage designs for land development projects
- Coordinate with municipal reviewers and secure permits
- Prepare stormwater reports and calculations
- Mentor junior engineers and review their work
- Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Working knowledge of local and state design standards
- Strong technical writing skills
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification
- Experience with HEC-RAS or SWMM
Compensation and benefits
The pay range for this position in Seattle, WA is $171,000 – $217,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Annual professional development and certification budget
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental and vision insurance starting on day one
The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
