Water Resources Engineer (PE) -- Civil & Environmental

Job Description

Job Description

Seattle, WA | $150,000–$300,000 + Relocation Assistance | Full-Time, Part-Time, or Hybrid

The Opportunity

This is a PE-level engineering role focused on water infrastructure, treatment systems, and environmental compliance across a range of complex, high-impact projects. You'll bring technical depth in water resources and environmental engineering to work that directly shapes sustainable water management outcomes. The position offers genuine scheduling flexibility — full-time, part-time, or hybrid — making it a strong fit for experienced engineers at any career stage.

Your Day-to-Day

• Lead and support water infrastructure projects spanning water treatment, wastewater treatment, and water resources management
• Apply modeling tools including SWMM, HEC software packages, and ArcGIS for hydraulic analysis, data collection, and project planning
• Produce engineering drawings and designs using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Mechanical CAD platforms
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables across concurrent assignments
• Conduct site visits for geotechnical assessments, environmental data collection, and construction oversight
• Navigate environmental permitting and regulatory submissions in accordance with EPA standards and applicable environmental law
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on environmental consulting and remediation work, including regulatory reporting
• Support research tied to water systems in manufacturing, oil and gas, or other sectors with water resource implications
• Maintain thorough technical documentation throughout all project phases

What We're Looking For

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in civil or environmental engineering — required
• Demonstrated experience with water treatment systems, wastewater treatment processes, and water resources engineering
• Proficiency across modeling and design platforms: SWMM, HEC tools, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Mechanical CAD
• Working knowledge of EPA regulations, environmental permitting procedures, and environmental compliance standards
• Familiarity with geotechnical engineering principles as applied to water infrastructure
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to coordinate multiple technical workstreams
• Clear, effective communication with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal teams
• Mechanical knowledge related to water systems or manufacturing processes is a plus

Ready to Apply?

If you're a licensed PE with a track record in water resources and environmental engineering, this role puts you at the center of projects with real regulatory and infrastructure impact — with the scheduling flexibility to match your life outside of work.

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