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Project Engineer - Municipal

9/23/2025

The Project Engineer will perform engineering calculations and design, transforming concept designs into construction drawings and technical specifications. They will also manage design teams and ensure projects are executed with strong financial performance.

Salary

110000 - 150000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
We aim to become the Northwest’s premier go-to engineering and surveying services firm. As demonstrated by our history, we are constantly looking ahead at industry trends and forecasts to ensure that we provide our employees, clients, and communities with the best opportunities for growth. Finding innovative solutions that maximize efficiency and positively impact society and the environment is what we live by. We’re excited about the future and what we can accomplish together as ONE PACE.
About the Role

Project Engineer - Municipal

Full-time exempt Professional

Everett, Everett, WA, US

Kirkland, Kirkland, WA, US

Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego, OR, US

Salary Range: $110,000 To $150,000 (USD) Annually

 

PACE Engineers is a Pacific Northwest engineering firm providing civil and structural engineering, planning, surveying, and construction management services from offices in Washington and Oregon. With 135 employee-owners, we are recognized for our expertise, passion, and commitment to clients and communities. Collaboration is central to our culture, enabling us to leverage the creativity and dedication of our teams across all locations, while maintaining a people-first approach that makes PACE both a strong partner and a vibrant community.

 

We are currently seeking a driven Project Engineer for our growing Municipal Engineering team. Our municipal team specializes in civil engineering services for municipal projects, including water and sewer, stormwater management, road and sidewalk design, and public works facilities.  Our collaborative team is dedicated to excellence and innovation.   We pride ourselves on our strong relationships with our clients.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

  • Performs engineering calculations and design using specialized technical skills, experience and engineering judgment to transform concept designs into construction drawings and technical specifications. 
  • Develop plans, specifications and inspection reports as needed on assigned tasks to see that items are complete, accurate, and in accordance with good engineering practice. 
  • Is technically involved in the resolution of design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work and detailed checking of design computations done by others or general coordination of specific design aspects of a project. 
  • Assign tasks to and directs engineers, technicians and administrative staff.
  • Work with staff engineers and project managers to ensure projects are executed with strong financial performance related to multipliers, profit, and accounts receivable. 
  • Interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors and others in a professional manner.
  • Provides input and financial acumen to pricing and costing of proposals.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Self-driven, energetic, and motivated team player with the capability to effectively work on multiple projects/tasks.
  • Excellent written, communication and presentation skills.
  • Professional Engineer registration in Washington.
  • Must have a minimum of 6 years of progressive civil engineering design experience, with public sector projects.
  • Must have demonstrated experience managing design teams on small engineering projects.
  • Knowledge of Civil 3D
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

BENEFITS SNAPSHOT:

  • Hybrid work model & flexible scheduling
  • 401(k) & ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  • 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.

Key Skills
Civil EngineeringProject ManagementDesignField InvestigationClient InteractionTeam LeadershipCivil 3DTechnical SpecificationsEngineering CalculationsProblem SolvingCommunicationPresentation SkillsFinancial AcumenCollaborationPublic Sector ProjectsInspection Reports
Categories
EngineeringConstructionGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Hybrid Work ModelFlexible Scheduling401(k)EsopMedicalDentalVisionHsa/FsaPaid Time OffHolidaysWellness ProgramsShort & Long-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceAd&D Insurance
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