Civil Engineer, Land Development

Bellevue, Washington, United States

• Category: Civil Engineering

Description

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Land Development Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, our Land Development team is recognized for thoughtful innovation and responsive service. Our technical expertise and deep understanding of the built and natural environments drive our commitment to creating enduring legacies that resonate with local values. Whether transforming vacant land into vibrant communities or reusing underutilized spaces, our services are customized to realize your vision from entitlement to ribbon cutting. By delivering comprehensive land planning, urban development, landscape architecture, civil engineering, and environmental stewardship, DEA is consistently helping our clients deliver award winning projects that set new industry standards and enhance our communities.

The Land Development Business Unit is seeking a Civil Engineer in one of our Washington offices in Bellevue, Everett, Woodinville or Tacoma, WA.

The Professional Civil Engineer’s role is to carry out individual tasks delegated to them by the Project Manager. The Professional Civil Engineer plans and conducts work requiring judgment regarding the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.  Successful candidates should possess expertise in land development design, grading, drainage, water quality, streets, sewers, storm drain and utilities.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

Apply civil engineering principles to assigned projects while functioning as a team leader or working independently

Develop design plans and lead specification production for a broad range of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and related civil engineering activities

Lead the preparation of water quality reports and drainage studies, including associated hydraulic and hydrologic calculations

Prepare engineering calculations, specifications, proposals, and permitting applications

Schedule projects by establishing and modifying critical paths, develop and review cost estimates, and coordinate with clients

Execute complex assignments using sound judgment in the evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures

Develop innovative solutions to technical challenges encountered during project delivery

Interface with clients and public agencies to support project coordination and approvals

Supervise project staff as needed and provide mentorship to junior team members

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Minimum of 10 years of relevant design experience in land development projects, including commercial, residential, public works, institutional, or industrial developments

Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD or Civil 3D and the Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Engineer License

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineer License in the state of Washington

LEED AP Certification

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

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

Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!

Retirement: 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

Potential salary range: $120,000/year - $160,000/year

·         The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Woodinville, WA; Tacoma, WA.

Company

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David Evans and Associates

Our clients expect insightful solutions. And at David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), we take client expectations seriously. Since the founding of our professional services consulting firm in 1976, our people have provided real solutions for projects large and small. Within one company we offer clients a broad range of capabilities and experience and complementary skills and talents.

Clients are the reason we exist. Our objective is to advance the goals of our clients and contribute to their communities. We want to know what our clients care about and surpass their expectations. Serving clients is an opportunity to develop an open and honest rapport and work together to create and contribute to the world around us. And because we believe our clients’ trust must be earned, we act accountably and respectfully.

The philosophy of our founder, David F. Evans, PE, PLS, is to hire outstanding professionals and give them the freedom and support to do what they do best. For more than three decades, we have been engaging the expertise of professional engineers, surveyors, hydrographers, planners, architects, landscape architects, natural resources scientists, and construction managers, growing from two people to more than 700 people serving clients across the western United States. In support of project work, technology is an important aspect of our firm. New resources and approaches, including advanced systems and equipment, help us to quickly reach better solutions.

We care about our communities. At DEA, our core purpose is to improve the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments. In each project we do, we strive to seek out ways to sustain the natural environment and shape the built environment, creating healthy living conditions that benefit people, communities, and society.

Today, DEA is a national leader in sustainable design and management solutions. We provide clients with award-winning approaches to transportation, energy, water resources, and land development design, planning, and management. Our firm is consistently ranked among ENR's “Top 100 Pure Design Firms” in the United States and is a leader in its local markets. We are always looking for outstanding professionals to join our team and commit themselves to exceeding the expectations of our clients.