Civil Project Engineer - Land Development

Atwellgroup; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible work schedules

Wellness Reimbursement

401K match

Job summary

Atwell, LLC in the Seattle area seeks a Civil Engineer to lead residential, commercial, and mixed-use land development projects across the Seattle/Puget Sound region.

You will design and oversee grading, drainage, utilities, and entitlement processes, manage projects from due diligence to construction, and collaborate with clients and municipalities to turn opportunities into successful developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 4+ years of civil land development experience.
• Experience with site design, grading, drainage, utilities, and entitlement/permitting processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential, commercial, mixed-use, and site development projects in the Seattle/Puget Sound region.
• Design and oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, roadway, and site civil improvements.
• Manage projects from due diligence and entitlements through construction.
• Navigate permitting and approvals with local municipalities and agencies.
• Collaborate with clients to turn development opportunities into successful projects.
• Contribute to growth of Atwell's land development presence in the Seattle market.

Skills

Civil Engineering

PE License

Site Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

WaterCAD

StormCAD

SewerCAD

Job description

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLCis a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeast US

If you're a licensed PE who enjoys seeing projects move from a piece of land to a thriving residential community, mixed-use development, or commercial destination, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact across the Seattle metro area.

At Atwell, you'll lead meaningful land development projects, work closely with developers and municipalities, and have the autonomy to influence both project success and the growth of our local practice.

What You'll Do

• Lead residential, commercial, mixed-use, and site development projects throughout the Seattle/Puget Sound region.
• Design and oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, roadway, and site civil improvements.
• Manage projects from due diligence and entitlements through construction.
• Navigate permitting and approvals with local municipalities and agencies.
• Collaborate directly with clients, helping turn development opportunities into successful projects.
• Contribute to the continued growth of Atwell's land development presence in the Seattle market.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 4+ years of civil land development experience.
• Experience with site design, grading, drainage, utilities, and entitlement/permitting processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Preferred

• Experience with WaterCAD, StormCAD, and SewerCAD.
• Familiarity with Seattle-area jurisdictions and permitting requirements.
• Strong client-facing and project management skills.

Why Atwell?

• Work on highly visible residential and commercial developments that shape growing communities.
• Greater ownership, influence, and career growth than you'll find at many larger firms.
• Collaborative culture where your expertise is recognized and your ideas are heard.
• Opportunity to build relationships with some of the region's most active developers and stakeholders.
• Top tier benefits that cover health, work life balance, financial success, and personal and professional development

PE license and 4+ years of civil land development experience are required for consideration.

Pay Range

$105,000—$140,000 USD

Atwell Benefits:To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services