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PACE Engineers lists this Sr. Drainage Design Engineer (PE Required) opportunity in kirkland, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Civil Engineer, Sr. Drainage Design Engineer, Design Build (PE Required)
Full-time exempt Professional
Kirkland, WA, US
Lake Oswego, OR, US
Salary Range:
$130,000 To $190,000 (USD) Annually
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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Worksite address
kirkland, WA, 98083, US
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