Senior Civil Engineer
Gables Search Group
Burlington, WA
We are seeking a highly skilled, outgoing, and self-motivated Senior Civil Engineer with 10+ years of experience to help expand our growing civil engineering department in the Seattle region. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment and enjoys both technical design and client-facing responsibilities.
Position Overview
As a Senior Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in project management, business development, and team leadership. You will work on a variety of civil land development projects while coordinating across disciplines and supporting our technical proposal and marketing efforts. This role offers the opportunity to build, mentor, and manage a strong engineering team within a supportive and integrated office environment.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage land development projects from concept through completion
Coordinate with multiple disciplines on project scope, design, and delivery
Prepare and oversee site layouts, grading plans, stormwater facilities, water quality BMPs, and utility design
Support and collaborate with the business development team, including participation in proposal development
Take a proactive role in marketing to commercial, institutional, and industrial clients
Mentor, develop, and help grow the civil engineering team
Provide high-quality technical design and consulting services to a diverse client base
Build and maintain strong client relationships
Collaborate with engineers in other offices to balance workload as needed
Experience with public utility projects and/or local Seattle-area work is highly preferred.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Washington State Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
Minimum of 10 years of professional civil engineering experience
Strong background in land development and multidisciplinary coordination
Experience working with local A/E firms is a strong plus
Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and related software preferred
Experience designing public utilities is a strong plus
Experience as a prime consultant is a plus
Knowledge of zoning entitlements and permit processes preferred
Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills
Strong project management and client relationship skills required
Ability to collaborate with team members across multiple offices
About the Company
Gables Search Group
Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002. Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.
At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations. Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.
Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.