Senior Civil Engineer

MSR Communities; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate and homebuilding firm in Washington seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversee civil engineering projects. The role involves managing the planning, execution, and compliance of land development while collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, an active PE license, and over 8 years of relevant experience. This position offers significant responsibility and opportunities for growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in land development, residential, or mixed-use projects.
• Experience with developers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for civil engineering projects.
• Manage entitlement and permitting processes with various agencies.
• Ensure compliance with zoning and environmental codes.

Skills

Technical leadership

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Professional judgement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

MSR Communities is an international real estate and homebuilding company with over 8 years in construction and development since our founding. We have built a strong reputation for quality and craftsmanship in residential construction, particularly in luxury properties.

We operate as a fully integrated General Contractor (GC), managing projects from planning through execution to deliver high-end homes that meet modern lifestyle needs. In addition to our Washington State presence, we are expanding our construction operations into Texas, bringing our expertise to new markets.

Over the years, MSR Communities has delivered multiple residential projects (www.msrcommunities.com/communities), including:

Townhomes – thoughtfully designed with quality materials and modern layouts.

Single-Family Homes – custom and luxury single-family residences with premium finishes.

Apartment and Mixed-Use Concepts (www.livingatbliss.com/) – integrating community-centric design elements (in selected developments).

We are proud of our growth, craftsmanship, and commitment to excellence. Recently, MSR was recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held homebuilding companies in Washington State.

Role Overview

The Senior Civil Engineer (PE) provides technical leadership and professional oversight for all civil engineering aspects of MSRCommunities land development and construction projects. This role supports projects from acquisition and feasibility through entitlement, design, construction, and close-out, ensuring regulatory compliance, cost control, and schedule alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer of Record, providing stamped civil plans, calculations, and technical approvals.
• Lead civil site design for grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, roadways, and erosion control.
• Direct due diligence and feasibility evaluations including surveys, geotechnical, environmental, and utility reviews.
• Manage entitlement and permitting processes with local, county, and state agencies.
• Provide technical leadership to internal teams, junior engineers, and external consultants.
• Review and approve consultant deliverables, contractor submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Support project budgeting, value engineering, and infrastructure cost analysis.
• Conduct site visits and provide construction-phase engineering support.
• Ensure compliance with zoning, land-use regulations, stormwater requirements, ADA standards, and environmental codes.
• Identify and mitigate engineering, permitting, and constructability risks.
• Collaborate with development, construction, finance, and executive leadership teams.
• Promote sustainable and low-impact development (LID) practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelorrs degree in Civil Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (Washington preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in land development, residential, or mixed-use projects.
• Proven experience working with developers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and relevant engineering software.

Core Competencies

• Technical leadership & professional judgment