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Engineer 1 - Civil Engineering Staff

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Issaquah, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/3/2026

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.

We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineering Staff to join our growing team in Issaquah, WA. This role is ideal for early-career professionals who are eager to expand their technical skills while working on a wide variety of public and private projects. You will collaborate with licensed engineers, project managers, and specialists in land surveying, structural engineering, environmental engineering, and natural resources, contributing to the design and delivery of infrastructure projects that make a lasting impact in the community.  

Your Responsibilities as an Engineer 1 - Staff Engineer:

  • Receive direction on engineering tasks and maintain active communication with project managers.  
  • Effectively manage multiple assignments and prioritize work with input from project managers and professional engineers.  
  • Willingness to work in a dynamic team environment involving multiple engineering disciplines and project types.  
  • Preparation of construction documents for both public and private infrastructure projects.   
  • Prepare written technical reports to document roadway and stormwater design decisions in accordance with local, state and national standards.   
  • Prepare accurate stormwater models to evaluate stormwater conveyance, treatment, and detention requirements.  
  • Prepare utility designs for stormwater, municipal water and sanitary sewer systems  
  • Deliver engineering design projects using Autodesk Civil 3D, MicroStation and OpenRoads software.   

What we're looking for:

Required Qualifications  

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering   
  • Experience working in a Civil Engineering related field 
  • Aptitude to be able to perform civil engineering design tasks associated with municipal public works projects and/or private development projects  
  • Flexibility and creativity in project approaches and openness to learn and develop your career  
  • Knowledge of stormwater analysis strategies and techniques  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.  
  • Represent yourself and the company in a professional manner  

 Desirable Qualifications  

  • Proficient skills in AutoCAD and Civil 3D or MicroStation/OpenRoads highly desired.  
  • Obtained Engineer in Training (EIT) license or ability to obtain within one year  
  • Familiarity with WWHM and HydroCAD stormwater modeling software  
  • Relevant internship or previous professional experience.  

Why you'll love working for us:

  • Company-subsidized medical and dental.
  • Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.
  • 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.
  • Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
  • Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
  • Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
  • 2,000 employee national firm with 70 locations across the US.

 

Apex Job Title: Engineer 1 - Staff Engineer

Req ID: 11658

Annual Expected Pay Range

$70,000 - $80,000 USD

We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Apex Companies does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes for any of our job postings to our career’s sites, or to any employees of Apex Companies or affiliates. Apex Companies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Salary : $70,000

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