Civil Design Engineer

coterra engineering; Washington; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coterra Engineering, PLLC, in Seattle, WA, seeks a Civil Design Engineer to prepare design plans for site development, stormwater, utilities, grading, and roadway improvements. You will perform design and drafting with AutoCAD Civil 3D, run calculations, and compile construction docs while coordinating with project leads and consultants to meet schedules.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with EIT or PE license preferred and familiarity with Seattle/Washington codes and permitting

Qualifications

• Civil engineering degree with ability to prepare complete, code-compliant civil plan sets.
• Experience in stormwater design including drainage and green infrastructure and regulatory compliance.
• Land development experience for site layout, utilities and feasibility.
• Roadway design for streets and access roads.
• Familiarity with Seattle/Washington codes and permitting processes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare civil design plans and reports for site development, stormwater, utilities and grading.
• Perform design and drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D and engineering calculations.
• Develop construction documents and coordinate with project leads, architects and consultants.
• Support permitting efforts with local jurisdictions and contribute to quality control.

Skills

Civil engineering

Stormwater design

Land development

Roadway design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Local codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT/PE licensed in WA

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

About the job

Coterra Engineering, PLLC is a civil engineering firm located in Seattle, WA providing services to private organizations and public agencies across a range of markets and project types. The firm’s expertise includes site development, grading and paving, utility and drainage design, low-impact/green infrastructure, and comprehensive plan and cost estimate preparation. Coterra supports projects such as multi-family housing, schools and campuses, parks, transportation infrastructure, and public facilities, including low-income housing and municipal construction.

Role Description

The Civil Design Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Seattle, WA. This role is responsible for preparing civil design plans and reports for site development, stormwater systems, utilities, grading, roadway improvements, and related infrastructure. Day-to-day tasks include performing design and drafting using AutoCAD Civil3d, engineering calculations, developing construction documents, coordinating with project leads, architects, and other consultants, and supporting permitting efforts with local jurisdictions. The Civil Design Engineer will review codes and standards, assist with cost estimates and feasibility analyses, and participate in design meetings and field visits as needed. The position also involves contributing to quality control, maintaining project documentation, and supporting the delivery of projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering and Civil Engineering Design skills, with the ability to prepare complete, code-compliant civil plan sets.
• Stormwater Management expertise, including drainage system design, low-impact/green infrastructure, and regulatory compliance. Experience or ability to learn WWHM, MGSFlood and other stormwater modeling software.
• Land Development experience, covering site layout, grading, utilities, and feasibility analysis for private and public projects.
• Roadway Design capabilities for streets, access roads, and related transportation infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field; EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington or ability to obtain is preferred.
• Proficiency with civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar) and standard office tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a small team environment, manage multiple assignments, and communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with local Seattle and Washington State codes, standards, and permitting processes is beneficial.