Senior Civil Project Engineer | Bellevue, WA

LVI Associates; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Bonus potential

401(k) match

Health benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Continuing education support

Modern workflows/tools

Job summary

LVI Associates in Bellevue is seeking a senior civil engineer to lead site/civil design and manage project teams on commercial land development. You will design full site plans, mentor engineers, and coordinate with architects, MEP, and clients.

Ideal candidates have a PE license, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 8+ years of experience on commercial projects, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office. Hybrid work option with strong growth opportunities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license in Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of site/civil production experience, preferably on commercial projects such as retail, restaurants, convenience, or fueling.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of municipal codes and constructability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of civil engineering designers and project engineers.
• Manage civil engineering projects from conception through construction document completion.
• Design full site plans including site layout, grading, utility design, erosion and sediment control, SWPPP preparation, and stormwater management.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, structural engineers, and construction project managers.
• Engage with clients throughout all project phases and coordinate with sub-consultants.
• Assist in preparing and negotiating contracts and change orders.
• Establish and maintain project, phase, and task-level budgets and schedules.
• Conduct site visits and prepare reports and recommendations.
• Prepare design calculations, RFI responses, and construction submittals.
• Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction through all project phases.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client liaison

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company

A well-established, multi-disciplinary architecture, engineering, and construction firm with a strong national presence is growing its senior civil engineering team in Bellevue. The firm delivers complex projects across commercial, residential, industrial, and emerging infrastructure markets with a culture built around collaboration, technical excellence, and genuine investment in employee growth and flexibility.

The Role

A senior-level civil engineering position combining technical project leadership, team management, and client-facing responsibilities. You'll design full site plans, supervise a team of engineers and designers, and coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams on a diverse portfolio of commercial land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of civil engineering designers and project engineers
• Manage civil engineering projects from conception through construction document completion
• Design full site plans including site layout, grading, utility design, erosion and sediment control, SWPPP preparation, and stormwater management
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, structural engineers, and construction project managers
• Engage with clients throughout all project phases and coordinate with sub-consultants
• Assist in preparing and negotiating contracts and change orders
• Establish and maintain project, phase, and task-level budgets and schedules
• Conduct site visits and prepare reports and recommendations
• Prepare design calculations, RFI responses, and construction submittals
• Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction through all project phases

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license in Civil Engineering
• 8+ years of site/civil production experience, preferably on commercial projects such as retail, restaurants, convenience, or fueling
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of municipal codes and constructability
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop junior staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams across complex commercial projects
• Familiarity with Washington State permitting and design standards
• Track record of managing project budgets and schedules across multiple concurrent projects

Why This Role Stands Out

• Hybrid schedule with genuine flexibility
• Competitive compensation with bonus potential and professional licensure bonuses
• 401(k) with strong employer match
• Comprehensive health benefits with flexible coverage options
• Paid parental leave and generous PTO
• Tuition reimbursement and active support for continuing education
• A firm investing in modern workflows and tools to help engineers work smarter

Compensation

• $95,000 to $155,000 depending on experience, plus performance-based bonus