Senior Civil Design Engineer - Public Infrastructure Lead

City of Kent, Washington; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The City of Kent, Washington is seeking a Design Engineer 3 to lead planning and design for streets, levees, sewers, water mains, and other public works projects. You will supervise project development from concept to design review, mentor staff, and coordinate with multiple departments and agencies.

This is a full‑time benefited role open to external candidates. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with six years of design experience and will navigate regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Six years of technical civil engineering design experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project development from concept through design review.
• Mentor design staff and coordinate with multiple departments and outside agencies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Represent the City in technical discussions to deliver safe, efficient infrastructure.
• Help deliver cost‑effective infrastructure improvements for residents.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

The City of Kent, Washington is seeking a Design Engineer 3 to lead planning and design for streets, levees, sewers, water mains, and other public works projects. You will supervise project development from concept to design review, mentor staff, and coordinate with multiple departments and agencies.

This is a full‑time benefited role open to external candidates. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with six years of design experience and will navigate regulatory