Associate Utility Engineer

Parsons•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Parsons is seeking an Associate Utility Engineer to work with other designers on projects in the Pacific Northwest as part of its Critical Infrastructure team. The role supports planning and design of utility infrastructure, including water, wastewater, electric, gas, and telecommunications systems. The engineer develops and updates design documents, coordinates with other disciplines, applies relevant standards and permitting requirements, and incorporates project and field information into designs. The position also involves reviewing technical documents and participating in design reviews with internal teams, consultants, agencies, and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, electrical, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Engineer-in-Training certification or the ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe, if applicable.
Basic knowledge of engineering principles related to utility infrastructure and public works.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, profiles, specifications, maps, and technical documents.
Familiarity with CAD, GIS, engineering design software, or other technical software through coursework, internships, or project experience.
Ability to organize work, manage assigned tasks, and meet project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, hydraulic modeling software, electrical design software, or similar engineering tools.
Familiarity with utility design standards, construction practices, permitting processes, and applicable codes.
Experience preparing engineering drawings, plan sets, technical memoranda, calculations, reports, or presentations.
Ability to interpret record drawings, as-built plans, GIS data, survey information, and utility maps.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.
Ability to take initiative, ask questions, and seek guidance when needed.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and design of utility infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, electric, gas, telecommunications, and related systems.
Develop preliminary and final engineering designs, layouts, plans, profiles, details, and construction documents.
Create and revise design drawings using CAD, GIS, modeling software, and other engineering tools.
Support design of utility extensions, replacements, upgrades, relocations, and system improvements.
Coordinate utility designs with civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, environmental, and other engineering disciplines.
Identify and resolve utility conflicts with existing infrastructure, roadways, structures, easements, and other public or private improvements.
Apply applicable engineering standards, design manuals, codes, regulations, and permitting requirements to project designs.
Review design plans, specifications, and technical submittals for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance.
Incorporate survey information, geotechnical data, utility records, asset information, and field conditions into design documents.
Participate in design review meetings and coordinate comments from internal departments, consultants, agencies, and stakeholders.
Perform related design engineering duties and special projects as assigned.