Senior Civil Engineer

Benefits

Licensure renewals

Paid vacation/annual leave

Comprehensive life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

ESOP

Performance bonus

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Move the Pacific Northwest: Senior Transit Civil Engineer & PM

Location: Seattle or Tacoma, Washington | Type: Full-time, salaried | Setting: Elite collaborative leadership

Who we are

We are a premier, 100% employee-owned architectural and engineering (A/E) firm with a 50-year legacy of redesigning the infrastructure where communities live, work, and play. With over 20 locations nationwide, our unique ownership structure means every team member is a co-owner with a direct stake in our financial and operational triumphs. We don't just offer a job; we offer an equity-driven path to executive leadership.

The opportunity

We are seeking an elite senior civil engineer / senior project manager to spearhead high-profile transit and transportation initiatives across the Pacific Northwest.

This isn't a passive management role. You will own the full project lifecycle from business development and strategic win strategies to technical execution and stakeholder diplomacy. If you have a deep track record of delivering multi-million dollar infrastructure for major regional transit authorities, this is your next definitive career move.

Key priorities & strategic impact

• Drive regional transit: Lead multi-disciplinary design teams on heavy-hitting transit and public works projects, interfacing directly with regional giants like Sound Transit, King County Metro, and Pierce Transit.
• Win the work: Shape the firm's growth by driving business development, steering proposal win strategies, crafting scopes/budgets, and delivering compelling oral presentations to key clients.
• Command project metrics: Maintain absolute financial control over projects. You'll oversee cashflow projections, risk mitigation, resource allocation, and accounts receivable to ensure high profitability and on-time delivery.
• Shape office culture: Sit at the leadership table to assist with annual business planning, workload projections, growth strategies, and strategic talent acquisition.
• Legacy mentorship: Actively coach, train, and champion the next generation of project managers and junior engineering talent.

Technical leadership & execution

• Serve as the lead civil engineer on flagship transit designs.
• Direct technical staff and subconsultants in the production of flawless construction plans, specifications, and reports using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Lead site investigations, troubleshoot complex engineering bottlenecks, and author high-level technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

What you bring to the table

• The essentials: BS in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State.
• The track record: 10+ years of heavy civil transportation and transit engineering experience.
• Software mastery: Highly proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Bonus points for MicroStation proficiency.
• The X-factor: Exceptional executive communication skills, strong financial acumen, and a natural ability to build trust and rapport with demanding public clients.

Compensation, ownership & perks

Annual base salary range: $172,000 - $190,000+ (highly competitive, scalable based on your unique depth of experience and qualifications, fully compliant with the WA Equal Pay for Equal Work Act).

Physical & legal realities

• Comfort working within a modern, deadline-driven office setting with prolonged periods at a technical workstation.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally for project field reviews.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer visa sponsorship.

Ready to own a piece of the firm and drive the future of PNW transit? Let's talk.