Senior Engineer - Utilities

Seattle, WA · Everett, WAFull-time$125k–$140kPosted Aug 5, 2026

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Utilities (PE) to join our growing Utilities Team in either Seattle or Everett, WA.

This position will support the planning, design, and delivery of utility infrastructure projects for public sector clients including cities, counties, municipalities, and WSDOT. The ideal candidate will have strong design experience in water system, sanitary sewer system , or stormwater systems. They will provide technical guidance for complex or unique assignments. They will independently complete tasks or assigned parts of a project with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices and independently making decisions on significant design engineering problems or methods. The ability to manage smaller projects, or be the lead engineer for major projects is desired.

This job description does not suggest or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. They will be required to follow other instructions and to perform other duties assigned by their supervisor.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State required
Minimum 5+ years of utilities engineering experience
Experience with water, sanitary sewer, or stormwater systems for cities, counties, municipalities, or WSDOT- public agency clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interface with clients, contractors and regulatory agencies is critical.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent technical writing skills for use in development of engineering reports and studies.
Experience with StormShed 3G, HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS, OpenFlows Storm, Autodesk Civil 3D, PCSWMM, and/or EPANET.
Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Highly self-motivated, able to anticipate and initial subsequent project tasks, working independently or with minimal instruction.
Able to work efficiently within a predetermined project budget and schedule
Ability to function efficiently within a project team environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000. The firm offers a salary and benefits, and most importantly, an opportunity for engagement and support from an engineering team that has led major regional and national water resource projects.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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