Sr. Engineer - Drainage

verdantas; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off + holidays

Short-term and long-term disability,生命

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a Sr. Drainage Design Engineer in Kirkland, WA to lead planning, design, and delivery of stormwater drainage projects across transportation and public works sectors.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, WA PE license, and strong communication: verbal and written, with independent design task management. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure code compliance and high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Washington Professional Engineer license
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with WSDOT and Washington State Department of Ecology design manuals
• Ability to work independently and manage design tasks

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of stormwater and drainage infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with transportation, land development, and public works teams
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Design task management

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

HEC-RAS (1D/2D)

Western Washington Hydraulic Model

MGS Flood

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting‑edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high‑growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people‑focused culture, prioritizing the well‑being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data‑driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people‑first culture that values your well‑being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Sr. Engineer - Drainage (PE Required)

Full‑time exempt Professional

Kirkland, WA, US

Everett, WA. US

PACE Engineers, A Verdantas Company , is a Pacific Northwest engineering firm providing civil and structural engineering, planning, surveying, and construction management services from offices in Washington and Oregon. We are recognized for our expertise, passion, and commitment to clients and communities.

As a Verdantas Company , we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through cutting‑edge technology and a genuine commitment to people. With over 2,000 experts across 90+ offices, we deliver smart, data‑driven solutions that help shape a more sustainable future.

As a Sr. Drainage Design Engineer , you will lead the planning, design, and delivery of stormwater and drainage infrastructure projects. This role combines technical leadership, project management, and client engagement, supporting transportation, land development, and public works projects while ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.

This job focuses heavily on working with and through others, building and maintaining relationships, and working closely and accurately within established guidelines. It requires an effective communicator who can motivate others while understanding and responding to their needs and concerns, work with many different people in a friendly and genuinely supportive manner, and maintain a persuasive, teaching‑oriented mindset when communicating company policies, programs, and systems. The role involves a faster‑than‑average pace of work, with a strong emphasis on handling detailed tasks quickly, correctly, and efficiently, articulating information clearly, and following up carefully and cheerfully to maintain work quality and relationships. Timeliness is critical, and success in this position depends on consistently completing work quickly and accurately while closely following established guidelines, structure, and policies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Washington Professional Engineering license
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with WSDOT and Washington State Department of Ecology design manuals
• Ability to work independently and manage design tasks

Preferred

• 10+ years of experience in the design and construction of highway-related drainage elements.
• 2+ yrs of WSDOT highway drainage design experience within the last 4yrs
• Experience on Design‑Build Projects
• WSDOT Highway Runoff Manual Training Certification
• Familiarity with 1D and 2D HEC‑RAS Models, SRH2D Models
• Experience with MicroStation and InRoads
• Experience with hydraulic modeling using Western Washington Hydraulic Model or MGS Flood
• Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets
• Project Experience with local public agencies
• Client connections and relationships with local and state agencies

Benefits Snapshot

• Hybrid work model & flexible scheduling
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA
• Paid time off, holidays, and wellness programs
• Short & long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance
• Culture that supports belonging, equity, and inclusion

PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

Salary Range

$130,000 To $190,000/yr

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Verdantis strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, r