Water/Wastewater Engineer - WA.

About the role

The Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Engineer position at David Evans and Associates, Inc., is part of the Water and Environment team. This team specializes in managing complex whole-system resources and offers comprehensive solutions in natural resources and water/wastewater management. Projects are characterized by meticulous planning, thorough analysis, and sophisticated design, reflecting a commitment to environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Engineering & Design
• Perform planning and design for water and wastewater infrastructure systems
• Support development of conveyance and pumping systems, storage and distribution systems, collection systems, and treatment facilities
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, and specifications
• Aid in permitting and regulatory coordination
• Project Support
• Contribute to project delivery including scope, schedule, and budget adherence
• Support task leadership on projects and coordinate with internal teams
• Collaborate with drafters, EITs, and other technical staff
• Growth & Development
• Participate in mentorship and development of junior staff
• Continue developing technical expertise and professional skills
• Contribute to a collaborative environment
• Participate in professional organizations and industry engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field); EIT required, PE or ability to obtain preferred
• 4–8 years of experience in civil engineering, with exposure to water and wastewater system design
• Experience supporting municipal (city and/or special purpose district) water/wastewater projects
• Familiarity with water/wastewater design principles and engineering fundamentals
• Working knowledge of public agency standards, permitting, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with standard engineering tools (e.g., hydraulic modeling, drafting/design software, Bluebeam, spreadsheets)
• Ability to support design tasks and collaborate effectively within project teams
• Strong communication and technical writing skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field); EIT required, PE or ability to obtain preferred
• 4–8 years of experience in civil engineering, with exposure to water and wastewater system design
• Experience supporting municipal (city and/or special purpose district) water/wastewater projects
• Familiarity with water/wastewater design principles and engineering fundamentals
• Working knowledge of public agency standards, permitting, and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with standard engineering tools (e.g., hydraulic modeling, drafting/design software, Bluebeam, spreadsheets)
• Ability to support design tasks and collaborate effectively within project teams
• Strong communication and technical writing skills

Skills

• Standard engineering tools (e.g., hydraulic modeling, drafting/design software, Bluebeam, spreadsheets)
• Public agency standards, permitting, and regulatory requirements
• Collaboration and communication skills
• Technical writing skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retail: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement

Pay

Potential salary range: $100,000/annually - $140,000/annually

Schedule

Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!