Senior Environmental or Civil Engineer (PE)

Location: Seattle, WA

Country: United States

Salary: $110K - $128K

Start Date:

Description:

We are seeking to add a Senior Environmental or Civil Engineer to our collaborative team—someone who reflects our commitment to technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and outstanding client service.

Role Overview

In this position, you will lead the delivery of shoreline and aquatic sediment remediation, habitat restoration, and upland remediation projects across the Pacific Northwest. You will be responsible for managing and overseeing multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with teaming partners and contractors, and representing the firm with clients and regulatory agencies.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of professional experience as an environmental or civil engineer in consulting, construction, or a related field
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Geotechnical Engineering
  • Strong background in preparing and reviewing engineering plans and specifications, with an emphasis on constructability and implementability
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in any state, with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Washington and Oregon
  • Ability to obtain and maintain certifications required for the role (e.g., HAZWOPER, CPR, TWIC)
  • Valid driver’s license

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, permanent position.

  • Salary range: $110,000 – $128,000 annually (for candidates with 10–15 years of experience)
  • Quarterly merit-based bonuses
  • Equity and ownership opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package: 401(k), medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance
  • 11 paid holidays plus 20 days of PTO per year
  • Flexible work schedule with core hours from 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday–Friday
  • Most staff work onsite 2–3 days per week, depending on commuting distance
  • Extra time off provided for weeks requiring more than standard billable hours
  • Regional travel is limited (generally within 3 hours) with expenses fully covered

Desired Experience & Skills

  • 5–10 years of experience in remedial design and implementation, preferably shoreline/sediment remediation (upland remediation also valued)
  • 3+ years of experience preparing plans/drawings and performing volume calculations using CADD and Civil3D
  • Hands-on field experience with contaminated soil, sediment, and groundwater
  • Familiarity with Washington State environmental regulatory frameworks (Oregon experience a plus)
  • Experience in construction oversight on environmental remediation projects
  • Experience collaborating with regulatory agencies or clients

Core Competencies

  • Collaborative mindset – Thrive in team environments, recognizing that dependability and cooperation improve both outcomes and client satisfaction
  • Strong communicator – Able to adapt communication style to different audiences, exchange feedback effectively, and represent the company confidently
  • Mentor-oriented – Actively support junior engineers by sharing technical knowledge and guiding them through challenging projects

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct site evaluations and feasibility studies
  • Prepare design drawings, specifications, and proposals
  • Provide construction support and oversight
  • Lead client interviews and project presentations
  • Manage internal and external resources to meet deadlines
  • Ensure quality control of technical deliverables
  • Offer mentorship and professional development to junior staff

About Us

We are an employee-owned environmental consulting firm delivering strategy, science, and engineering solutions to clients in both the private and public sectors. Since our founding in 1996, we have remained independently owned, consistently recognized as a top firm in the Northwest and a great place to work. Our projects are complex and unique—we don’t do cookie-cutter work—and we thrive on collaboration and technical challenge.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2SI+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.