Senior Civil Engineer – Waterfront & Industrial Projects

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer contribution

FSA (Healthcare/Dependent Care)

Life insurance

Paid family leave

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

KPFF Special Projects Division in Seattle, WA seeks an experienced civil engineer to lead design and coordination for waterfront and industrial projects. You will work on complex civil infrastructure across ports, marinas, shipyards, and utility systems, guiding planning, permitting, design, and construction documentation.

The role emphasizes technical design, project coordination, client interaction, and mentoring of junior staff, with onsite work three days per week in Seattle and

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, 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.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil engineering

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Stormwater modeling software

Job description

KPFF Special Projects Division in Seattle, WA seeks an experienced civil engineer to lead design and coordination for waterfront and industrial projects. You will work on complex civil infrastructure across ports, marinas, shipyards, and utility systems, guiding planning, permitting, design, and construction documentation.

The role emphasizes technical design, project coordination, client interaction, and mentoring of junior staff, with onsite work three days per week in Seattle and