Professional Civil Engineer

Kpffconsultingengineers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan with H?

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Seattle seeks an experienced civil engineer to lead design and delivery of waterfront, port, and industrial projects across the Pacific Northwest.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with PMs and clients, and ensure compliant, well-documented construction drawings using AutoCAD; a WA PE license or reciprocity is required.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with three days in the Seattle office and occasional travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum five years of full‑time civil engineering or site‑development design experience.
• Professional Engineer license in Washington State or ability to obtain Washington reciprocity.
• Experience preparing civil engineering construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Experience designing site‑development infrastructure including grading, drainage, sewer, and water systems.
• Authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs, calculations, reports, and construction documents for civil infrastructure projects.
• Design grading, drainage, stormwater, sewer, water, and site-development systems.
• Coordinate technical deliverables, project schedules, and budgets with internal project teams.
• Conduct field visits and site inspections to support project planning, design validation, and construction activities.
• Support permitting and regulatory-compliance efforts with trusted permitting partners, throughout project delivery.
• Maintain direct communication with clients and contribute to long‑term client relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while supporting their professional development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

You will work on complex civil engineering projects for ports, container terminals, marinas, shipyards, cruise facilities, US Coast Guard facilities, utility infrastructure, brownfield redevelopment, habitat restoration, electrification programs, industrial stormwater systems, and light industrial developments. These projects span planning, design, permitting support, construction documentation, and construction-phase services. You will contribute to multidisciplinary teams delivering waterfront, industrial, and transportation infrastructure throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

The role combines technical design, project coordination, client interaction, and mentoring responsibilities. You will work closely with project managers, senior technical staff, and clients while expanding your influence across increasingly complex projects.

What You Will Own

• Prepare engineering designs, calculations, reports, and construction documents for civil infrastructure projects.
• Design grading, drainage, stormwater, sewer, water, and site-development systems.
• Coordinate technical deliverables, project schedules, and budgets with internal project teams.
• Conduct field visits and site inspections to support project planning, design validation, and construction activities.
• Support permitting and regulatory-compliance efforts with the support of trusted permitting partners, throughout project delivery.
• Maintain direct communication with clients and contribute to long‑term client relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while supporting their professional development.

What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum five years of full‑time civil engineering or site‑development design experience.
• Professional Engineer license in Washington State or ability to obtain Washington reciprocity.
• Experience preparing civil engineering construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Experience designing site‑development infrastructure including grading, drainage, sewer, and water systems.
• Authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Also Valuable

• Familiarity with Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with MicroStation.
• Familiarity with any stormwater and hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience working on waterfront or marine infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting permitting or regulatory‑compliance efforts.
• Experience with industrial facilities, ports, terminals, or stormwater programs.

Schedule, Workload, and Travel

You are expected to work in the Seattle office three days per week. The position includes occasional local and regional travel to project sites throughout Puget Sound and along the Columbia River. Employees may also have opportunities for regional travel associated with training, professional development, and corporate networking activities.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary Range: $115,000 to $165,000 annually. In addition to base salary, we offer a highly competitive incentive‑based bonus structure paid twice each year.

We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive Benefits. Our Benefits include:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
• Medical insurance (two plans available to choose from)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• KPFF Paid Family Leave
• Short‑term and Long‑term disability insurance
• Paid holidays (including two floating Holidays)
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty)

Growth Path

During your first year, you will take primary responsibility for the design and reporting associated with a complete civil discipline within a project. By year three, you will lead the design and reporting for multiple civil disciplines across several projects while coordinating multidisciplinary teams that may include structural, geotechnical, mechanical, and electrical engineers. Principals and Senior Associates mentor you directly and provide technical guidance, project‑management support, and career‑development coaching. This role is structured to prepare experienced engineers for project management responsibilities. As your experience grows, you will take on increasing ownership of project planning, client coordination, budgeting, multidisciplinary team leadership, and project delivery, supported by direct mentorship from Principals and Senior Associates as well as formal and on‑the‑job training.