Environmental Engineer

Environmental or Civil Engineer – Remedial Design (Sediment & Upland Projects)

A growing employee-owned environmental consulting firm is looking to add a skilled Environmental or Civil Engineer to their collaborative Seattle team. The ideal candidate champions technical excellence, environmental stewardship, and client-focused service.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support sediment remediation, habitat restoration, and upland remediation projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. They’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams—internal technical specialists, external partners, and contractors—to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

Must-Haves

• 4+ years’ experience in environmental or civil engineering within consulting or environmental construction

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, with plan to obtain WA Professional Engineer (PE) license within 2 years

• Ability to obtain required certifications/licenses (e.g., HAZWOPER, CPR, TWIC)

• Valid driver’s license

Additional Expertise (Preferred)

• Preparing remedial investigation, feasibility studies, or remedial design for sediment and/or upland sites

• Field experience: sampling soils, sediment, groundwater, or soil vapor

• Proficiency in CADD/Civil3D for drawings or volume calculations

• Familiarity with WA State environmental regulatory frameworks

• Drafting plans, specifications, bid packages

• Providing construction oversight on remediation projects

• Collaborating with clients and regulatory agencies

Skills & Traits

• Strong communicator – Able to engage diverse audiences and keep teams aligned

• Collaborative – Enjoys teamwork and values cross-disciplinary support

• Growth mindset – Eager to master new skills, solicit feedback, and continuously improve

Position Details

• Types of Projects:
  Both office-based tasks (site evaluations, design reviews) and fieldwork (site investigations, oversight)

• Mentorship & Development:
  Ongoing mentoring and access to professional growth opportunities

• Work Arrangement:
  Flexible schedule with core hours (e.g. 9?
  
  AM–4?
  
  PM), typically 2–3 days onsite; extra time off for extended project hours; occasional regional travel (under 3 hours; expenses reimbursed)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range:

  • Staff Environmental Engineer (4–5 years’ experience): $88K–$95K

  • Project Environmental Engineer (6–9 years): $95K–$110K

• Bonus & Equity:
  Quarterly merit-based bonus opportunities; equity/ownership options

• Insurance & Retirement: 401(k); medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance

• Time Off: 11 paid holidays + 20 PTO days per year

• Flexibility:
  Core onsite schedule with extra time off for overtime; modest regional travel

About the Firm

This independent, employee-owned environmental consulting firm (est. 1996) is consistently recognized as one of the Northwest’s premier and most collaborative workplaces. They deliver strategic, scientific, and engineering solutions for both public and private sectors, and pride themselves on tackling complex, non-cookie-cutter projects in a diverse and inclusive environment—welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of background or identity.