Our Gig Harbor, Washington transportation engineering group is seeking a dynamic and driven transportation engineer with great problem-solving skills and a desire to provide technical oversight and project design expertise as we execute a wide variety of projects. 

Who we are

Our mission is to serve our clients, communities, and each other with creativity, knowledge, insight, and perspective. As a 100% employee-owned company, we at SCJ value trust, compassion, freedom, stewardship, and integrity. We routinely and easily cross job description lines in order to be part of getting something done. Our fast-paced, fun, and flexible atmosphere offers the opportunity for meaningful work that challenges you, makes a difference, and improves communities.

We specialize in civil engineering, transportation planning & design, environmental & urban planning, landscape architecture & design, and public outreach. With great projects and a fun-loving team, our firm has been named one of the nation’s fastest-growing and best places to work multiple times. Our mantra, “Anticipate. Envision. Create,” captures our work environment and project approach.

SCJ strives to employ top-quality people who will add to our unique company culture — a place where we not only serve our clients but also one another.

What our transportation engineering projects include

• Roadway geometric design
• Sidewalk, bicycle facilities, trails, and transit
• Stormwater design
• Signalized and roundabout intersection design
• Public outreach

What you'll be doing

• Ensure quality delivery of project documents. Work closely with project managers and principals to translate clients’ needs into design documents that reflect their vision while meeting industry and jurisdictional standards.
• Solution-oriented design. Many projects do not have a prescriptive solution; therefore, developing design alternatives and using different techniques to serve our clients is crucial.
• Provide oversight of project staff. Lead design and technical staff in preparation of PS&E and ensure coordination with senior-level staff and that our QA/QC process is followed.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with clients to facilitate successful project completion. Set and manage client expectations; communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate options when project challenges arise; represent the company in project meetings; effectively facilitate team and client meetings; and develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client loyalty.

What you bring: 

• A Professional Engineering (PE) license and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent
• 5 years of progressively responsible transportation engineering experience
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
• A passion for serving others, communication, creativity, and a commitment to high-quality work
• Independence and initiative
• The ability to organize and delegate
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A healthy balance of logic and creativity

What we bring: 

• An unbeatable culture:  In recent employee satisfaction surveys, "the people at work" and "culture" are consistently identified as the top two things people love about working at SCJ. We are proud of our autonomous and collaborative work environment, exceptional operational support, creative and supportive co-workers, and compassionate leadership team. Plus, we do lots of other fun stuff, including mugshots, an annual gala, fitness challenges, summer campouts…and a variety of other creative ways we have found to come together and hang out.
• Quality projects: We pursue work that improves communities, challenges us, and makes a difference
• Community involvement opportunities and a charitable matching program
• Paid time off: paid vacation / sick time, paid holidays, and a floating holiday 
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan & employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Health, disability, and other insurance plan options to fit your needs. Including HSA & FSA 

This is not a remote position.