About the Role AP Consulting Engineers (APCE) is hiring a Civil Project Engineer to join our collaborative team working on commercial and residential land development projects throughout the Puget Sound region. You'll work across the full project lifecycle — from early-stage planning through permitting and construction — alongside experienced engineers who are invested in your professional growth. What You'll Work On Stormwater analysis and design (Western Washington Hydrology Model, WWHM; Washington State stormwater manuals) Water and sewer utility design Road design and subdivision layout Floodplain analyses and stream-related work Technical report preparation Permitting coordination and jurisdiction negotiation Project management and leading junior engineers Our projects span King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Thurston Counties and their cities, plus floodplain work in Kittitas County — you'll build deep working knowledge across multiple jurisdictions' stormwater and permitting regimes. What Sets APCE Apart Most firms silo their engineers. At APCE, you'll develop expertise across a wider range of disciplines than typical mid-size firms offer — including advanced analysis, early-stage planning, jurisdiction negotiation, project budgeting, and business development. You'll be trusted with real responsibility and supported by engineers who want to see you grow. We also build our own internal software using AI development tools — automation for the repetitive parts of permitting, proposals, and time and project tracking — so our engineers spend their time on engineering, not paperwork. It's a practical look at where AI genuinely fits in civil engineering practice: eliminating tedium, not engineers.

Qualifications Required:

4+ years of post-graduation civil engineering design experience B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution

Preferred:

PE license in Washington State (or ability to obtain within 6 months) Experience with Washington State stormwater manuals and design Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, WWHM, or similar design tools Compensation & Benefits $40-$65/hour depending on experience — the upper end of this range reflects licensed PEs with substantial land development and stormwater experience Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Location & Schedule This is an in-person role at our Auburn, WA office — our work is collaborative, and that's by design — but we're flexible with schedules when life requires it. Auburn is an easy reverse commute from Seattle, and a far shorter trip than downtown Seattle for South Sound and Pierce County commuters. To Apply Submit your resume and a cover letter describing your relevant project experience. We read every cover letter — it matters here.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$40.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Please provide cover letter

Experience:

civil engineering: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Professional Civil Engineer License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person