Civil Designer

About Parametrix

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.


Recognized as a top workplace, we're committed to a culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and the well-being of our people.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Civil Designer to join our Water team and support the design and delivery of municipal infrastructure projects. This position will contribute to site development and linear infrastructure work, including water mains, force mains, stormwater systems, utility corridors, and site grading. The position will primarily work with our team in Puyallup, Washington, with some flexibility for a hybrid schedule based on team integration, project needs, and experience level

Your Role on the Team

• Develop and update Civil 3D drawings and design models for municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, and site development projects.
• Prepare plan, profile, grading, utility, and related civil design drawings based on engineering concepts, calculations, sketches, and markups.
• Collaborate with engineers and experienced CAD and Revit designers as part of our Linear Infrastructure team.
• Coordinate civil design work with mechanical, electrical, structural, and other technical disciplines to support integrated and constructible project deliverables.
• Adapt drawings, models, and documentation to meet client-specific design standards, drafting conventions, and submittal requirements.
• Support model coordination, drawing production, documentation, and quality review throughout the project lifecycle.
• Apply established company and client design standards and contribute to accurate, consistent, and timely project deliverables.

What You Bring to the Team

• Five or more years of civil design and drafting experience using Civil 3D.
• Experience supporting municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, utility, or site development projects.
• Working knowledge of civil design practices, model coordination, plan production, and documentation standards.
• Ability to interpret and adapt to varying client standards, specifications, and drawing requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple engineering and design disciplines.
• Revit experience or an interest in supporting multidisciplinary Revit models is preferred.

Why Join Parametrix?

Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.

Our Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Bonding Leave

Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at

Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.

Salary Range

$100,000-$125,000 USD

Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.
Our Commitment to You

Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, age (40 or older, as protected under the ADEA), disability (including physical, mental, or sensory), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

At Parametrix, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.