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Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?Sr. Engineer - Drainage (PE Required)Full-time exempt Professional
Kirkland, WA, US
Everett, WA. US
PACE Engineers, A Verdantas Company, is a Pacific Northwest engineering firm providing civil and structural engineering, planning, surveying, and construction management services from offices in Washington and Oregon. We are recognized for our expertise, passion, and commitment to clients and communities.
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Verdantas Company, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through cutting-edge technology and a genuine commitment to people. With over 2,000 experts across 90+ offices, we deliver smart, data-driven solutions that help shape a more sustainable future.
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Sr. Drainage Design Engineer, 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.
This job focuses heavily on working with and through others, building and maintaining relationships, and working closely and accurately within established guidelines. It requires an effective communicator who can motivate others while understanding and responding to their needs and concerns, work with many different people in a friendly and genuinely supportive manner, and maintain a persuasive, teaching-oriented mindset when communicating company policies, programs, and systems. The role involves a faster-than-average pace of work, with a strong emphasis on handling detailed tasks quickly, correctly, and efficiently, articulating information clearly, and following up carefully and cheerfully to maintain work quality and relationships. Timeliness is critical, and success in this position depends on consistently completing work quickly and accurately while closely following established guidelines, structure, and policies.
REQUIRED 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:- 10+ years of experience in the design and construction of highway-related drainage elements.
- 2+ yrs of WSDOT highway drainage design experience within the last 4yrs
- 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 SNAPSHOT:- 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
PACE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.Salary Range:$130,000 To $190,000/yr
Benefits:- Flexible Work Environment
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance - regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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