Sr. Engineer - Drainage

About the Role

As a Sr. Drainage Design Engineer at PACE Engineers, A Verdantas Company, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of stormwater and drainage infrastructure projects.
• Support transportation, land development, and public works projects.
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations, particularly those of WSDOT and the Washington State Department of Ecology.
• Work closely with clients, building and maintaining relationships.
• Communicate company policies, programs, and systems effectively and persuasively.
• Manage detailed tasks quickly, correctly, and efficiently, maintaining work quality and relationships.

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 Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the design and construction of highway-related drainage elements.
• 2+ years of WSDOT highway drainage design experience within the last 4 years.
• 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

• 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.

Pay

Salary Range: $130,000 to $190,000/yr

Location: Kirkland, WA, US | Everett, WA, US