Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Senior Project Engineer - Everett

About the role

The Water and Environment team at David Evans and Associates, Inc., specializes in managing complex whole-system resources. We provide comprehensive solutions in natural resources and water/wastewater management, emphasizing meticulous planning, thorough analysis, and sophisticated design.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Project Delivery:
  • Lead planning and design for municipal water and wastewater systems, including conveyance and pumping systems, storage and distribution systems, collection systems, and treatment facilities.
  • Manage complex design tasks and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
  • Prepare and oversee engineering deliverables including plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and design standards.
  • Serve as Engineer of Record or technical lead on projects.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship:
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff.
  • Review work for technical accuracy and quality.
  • Support team development and contribute to a collaborative environment.
• Client Engagement & Business Development:
  • Build and maintain relationships with municipal (special purpose district and/or city) clients and regulatory agencies.
  • Support proposal development, interviews, and pursuit strategies.
  • Participate in professional organizations and industry engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field); PE license required or ability to obtain 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, with a focus on water and wastewater systems.
• Strong experience in municipal (city and/or special purpose district) water/wastewater system design.
• Proven ability to lead design efforts and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing or supporting projects through all phases of delivery.
• Familiarity with public agency processes, permitting requirements, and regulatory coordination.
• Proficiency with standard engineering tools (e.g., hydraulic modelling, drafting/design software, Bluebeam, spreadsheets).
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field); PE license required or ability to obtain 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, with a focus on water and wastewater systems.
• Strong experience in municipal (city and/or special purpose district) water/wastewater system design.
• Proven ability to lead design efforts and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing or supporting projects through all phases of delivery.
• Familiarity with public agency processes, permitting requirements, and regulatory coordination.
• Proficiency with standard engineering tools (e.g., hydraulic modelling, drafting/design software, Bluebeam, spreadsheets).
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff.