Project Engineer/Engineering Designer

About the position

DEA's Civil Engineering group is hiring a Project Engineer/Engineering Designer to support our Land Development Business Unit. Under supervision of assigned Project Engineer(s), this individual will perform work in support of a variety of residential and commercial land development projects. As part of a design team, will contribute to the development of stormwater management, utility and roadway designs, including construction documents and all supporting documentation. This position will be working with all our offices and can work remotely. Preferred location is the Puget Sound Area.

Responsibilities

• Apply civil engineering principles to assigned projects, either as a team leader or functioning independently.
• Create a design plan and lead specification production on a wide variety of projects which include site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities.
• Lead the preparation of water quality reports and drainage studies including the associated hydraulic and hydrologic calculations.
• Perform calculations, specifications and proposal preparation, and permitting applications.
• Schedule projects (understanding, creating, modifying, identifying the critical path), prepare and review cost estimates, and client coordination.
• Execute complex assignments utilizing judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• Interface with clients and public agencies.
• May supervise project staff with the ability to mentor junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years relevant design experience related to Land Development projects consisting of commercial, residential, public works, institutional, or industrial.
• Demonstrated experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineering License.
• 8 years of land development design experience.
• LEED AP Certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution.
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay.
• 401k.
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule.
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health.
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals.
• Anticipated salary range is $85,000 - $105,000 based on applicable experience.