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Lead Stormwater Engineer

Century West Engineering
Federal Way, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/12/2026
Century West Engineering is seeking an engineer to lead stormwater design on aviation and municipal engineering projects throughout Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. You will collaborate with design teams to complete hydrology and hydraulics (H/H) analysis, design stormwater conveyance and treatment solutions, prepare Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), and supervise the construction of stormwater facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience with storm drains, culverts, stormwater management, low-impact development approaches (LIDA), H/H modeling, environmental permitting, and cost estimating.

Benefits:
  • 2 to 4 weeks of vacation depending on experience
  • 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
  • 8 paid holidays
  • 3 days paid bereavement leave, as needed
  • 401k retirement account match
  • Health (PPO and HSA options), dental, and vision insurance fully covered for full-time employees and available for family and dependents
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Bonus program
  • Professional training and development opportunities
  • Reimbursement for continuing education
  • Flexible schedule

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan, design, and oversee construction of stormwater infrastructure improvement projects
  • Develop specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
  • Participate in project development meetings with client teams
  • Mentor designers and engineers-in-training to build a stronger understanding of stormwater design
  • Conduct field inspections

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or appropriate discipline
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho
  • 5 years of stormwater design experience
  • Experience with local, regional, and state stormwater manuals
  • Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead certification a plus
  • Experience working with Civil 3D, SSA, EPASWMM, HEC-RAS, and HY8
     
     An Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected status.

Salary : $81,000 - $125,500

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