Senior Civil Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
- Ten (10)+ years of progressive experience in civil site development engineering.
- Demonstrated experience managing civil engineering projects through planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.
- Strong technical knowledge of civil site development principles, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, erosion and sediment control, roadway/site access improvements, and cons
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, quality standards, and client expectations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, agencies, and internal teams.
- Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex technical and project management challenges.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and proactively identify project needs.
- Ability to effectively collaborate within a team environment while being accountable and taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
- Commitment to providing exceptional client service and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
Nice to have
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State or ability to obtain within an established timeframe.
- Experience working in the Pacific Northwest civil engineering market, including familiarity with local agency requirements and permitting processes.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, including development and review of grading, utility, and stormwater design plans.
- Experience with stormwater modeling software and regional stormwater requirements.
- Experience coordinating with municipalities, permitting agencies, and regulatory authorities.
- Experience preparing proposals, fee estimates, scopes of work, and client presentations.
- Demonstrated success with business development, client relationship management, and securing repeat work.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers and technical staff.
- Experience managing project financials, including budgets, forecasting, billing reviews, and accounts receivable follow-up.
- Experience contributing to internal process improvements, technical standards, and operational efficiencies.
Full description
Civil Engineer PE 10+ Years of Experience
About LPD Engineering
At LPD Engineering, we're passionate about designing infrastructure that strengthens communities and creates lasting impact. As a Seattle-based, woman-owned civil engineering firm, we deliver innovative site development solutions from concept through construction for a diverse range of public and private projects.
Our expertise includes site development, stormwater management, grading, utilities, paving, access improvements, erosion control, and infrastructure design. We work across multiple delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, GCCM, Progressive Design-Build, and Design-Build, giving our team the opportunity to solve complex challenges and work on meaningful projects.
What makes LPD different is our culture. We are driven by Curiosity, Integrity, and Service Excellence; empowering our employees to think creatively, collaborate openly, and take ownership of their work. We believe the best engineering comes from people who are challenged, supported, and inspired to grow.
The Opportunity
LPD Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Professional Engineer to lead a diverse portfolio of civil site development projects throughout Western Washington, including educational, civic, parks, residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. This senior-level role combines technical leadership, project management, team development, client relationships, and business development, with responsibility for successful project delivery from pursuit through construction and closeout.
The Senior Project Manager / Professional Engineer will provide technical leadership for grading, stormwater management, drainage, utilities, erosion control, paving, access, and other civil site improvements while coordinating multidisciplinary teams, permitting agencies, consultants, and contractors. The position will oversee scope, schedule, budget, staffing, QA/QC, and client expectations, apply sound engineering judgment to project challenges and risks, and mentor and develop technical staff. The role will also support LPD’s continued growth by strengthening client relationships, identifying and pursuing new opportunities, and contributing to RFQs, RFPs, interviews, proposals, scopes, technical approaches, teams, and fees.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Technical Delivery
- Develop scopes of work, fee proposals, schedules, and project execution plans.
- Lead civil site development projects from initial concept, feasibility, and due diligence through design, permitting, construction administration, and project closeout while managing project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes.