Civil engineering Jobs in Kent, WA

Job Title: Civil Project Engineer

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to large-scale residential, commercial, and community land development projects throughout the Puget Sound area. As a Civil Project Engineer, you will support and advance civil design efforts focused on site development, working closely with a collaborative team in a consulting environment. The position is ideal for a civil engineer with several years of land development experience who wants to deepen their technical expertise while growing toward project management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support civil design engineering for residential land development, commercial projects, and large community developments in the Puget Sound area.
• Prepare and refine site layouts, grading plans, and overall site development plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Design stormwater systems, including drainage and stormwater management facilities, in accordance with Washington state and local requirements.
• Develop utility designs, including water, wastewater, and other site utilities, ensuring constructability and regulatory compliance.
• Produce detailed civil engineering plans, profiles, and drawings for civil site and land development projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to coordinate civil engineering design with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Assist with the preparation of site plans, development documents, and supporting engineering calculations.
• Apply a strong understanding of local codes, standards, and stormwater regulations specific to Washington.
• Contribute to engineering design reviews, quality checks, and plan revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project management activities and progressively take on more responsibility in planning, scheduling, and coordinating project tasks.
• Communicate effectively with internal team members to ensure that project goals, deadlines, and quality standards are met.
• Participate in a collaborative office environment, sharing knowledge and supporting a culture of long-term professional growth.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
• 3–8 years of experience supporting civil engineering for land development projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D for civil design and drafting.
• Strong knowledge of site layout, grading, and site development.
• Experience designing stormwater systems and drainage infrastructure.
• Experience with utilities design, including water and wastewater systems.
• Local experience with a strong understanding of Washington stormwater requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in civil site and land development design.
• Interest in pursuing project management responsibilities as part of long-term career goals.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate engineering plans and documents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desired.
• Experience with residential subdivisions and site development projects.
• Experience in civil consulting or similar professional services environment.
• Familiarity with site plan preparation and development permitting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing project needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivation to grow within the organization and contribute to long-term success.
• Interest in future ownership opportunities within a consulting practice.

Work Environment

The role is based in a modern office in Federal Way, conveniently located near I-5 in a recently upgraded building. The team values in-office collaboration and prefers engineers to work primarily on-site to support communication and mentoring, with potential to work toward a hybrid arrangement of up to two days per week from home over time. The work environment is described as friendly and casual, fostering long-term tenure and professional growth, with multiple team members having 10, 15, and 20+ years of service. The position includes access to current civil design tools such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D, and offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid time off, paid holidays, and strong opportunities for advancement and ownership in the future.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Federal Way, WA.

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Federal Way,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.