Civil Engineering Project Engineer, Land Development

Are you a motivated and experienced civil engineer with a passion for leading land development projects and delivering exceptional results? If so, we encourage you to apply for this position.

DEA is currently hiring an experienced Land Development Civil Engineering Project Engineer to lead our team in delivering innovative and profitable private-sector land development projects, including large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use sites. As a key member of our engineering team, you will oversee all aspects of engineering from initial concept through construction completion, ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget. This position can be located in Everett, Bellevue, Woodinville or Tacoma, WA.

Responsibilities for this role will be but not limited to the following:

• Lead and manage land development projects from conception to completion, including site planning, design, permitting, and construction administration.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, planners, regulatory agencies, and internal team members to develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Conduct site feasibility studies, including land use analysis, zoning reviews, and environmental assessments.
• Prepare and review engineering design calculations, plans, and specifications for site grading, utilities, stormwater management, and erosion control.
• Obtain necessary permits and approvals from regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate and oversee the work of design consultants, contractors, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure projects are delivered within scope and budget constraints.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with design specifications.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues to ensure successful project delivery.
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to clients, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Aid in business development efforts by maintaining and growing client relationships in the private sector.
• Develop pursuit strategies for new project opportunities, including proposals, interviews, and client negotiations.
• Drive projects involving platting, subdivision design, and entitlement processes for commercial, multifamily, and master-planned communities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience specifically in private-sector land development, including at least 5 years leading projects involving platting, commercial site development, and multifamily or mixed-use work. Proven track record of developing new business and negotiating profitable project awards in the Puget Sound region is required
• Registered Engineer in the State of Washington
• Active Industry BD Association Membership(s) desired

Note: This position is not focused on public infrastructure, K-12, or park-based civil projects. Experience in those areas is valuable, but candidates must demonstrate leadership in private development projects to be considered.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• Anticipated salary for this position is $125,000-200,000/yr depending on location and experience

Land Development Jobs with DEA:

Dave Evans built a successful professional services consulting firm based on his skill in designing residential communities. Since 1976, DEA has been recognized for preparing innovative designs that balance growth with environmental sensitivity. Today, our land development experts not only thoughtfully design residential communities, we find workable, creative solutions for complex land development projects, including industrial and transit-oriented development; commercial, retail, and entertainment projects; parks and recreation facilities; streetscapes; and master planned communities. DEA also excels at redevelopment. Converting blighted industrial areas into attractive mixed-use communities, mineral extraction sites into clean industry locations, and industrial waterfronts into gathering places are the kind of projects that speak to DEA's core purpose of improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

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