Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer

17 Dec 2025
Washington, Seattle-tacoma, 98101 Seattle-tacoma USA

Senior Civil Engineer

ReqID: LOS0000SEAt Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.Our West geography is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to play a vital role on a variety of exciting site development and civil infrastructure projects. This position can be based in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, or Seattle .The Opportunity:

Lead design of site development, utilities, roadway, drainage and other key elements of civil engineering projects

Oversee the production of design documents and leading a team of civil engineers working on a variety of projects

Work with the local agencies to understand their land use and permit processes

Coordinate with associated disciplines including SMEP, architecture and landscape architecture, geotechnical engineering, transportation planning, urban planning, environmental engineering, and cost engineering

Perform construction phase engineering support and site supervision

Participate in proposal writing and marketing activities

Develop relationships with existing clients and project collaborators

Present technical material in traditional and innovative ways for review by technical and non-technical audiences

Mentor staff and providing training to junior technical staff

Is the role right for you?

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred.

California Professional Engineering license preferred.

6+ years of experience in civil engineering/site development

Knowledge of core civil engineering fundamentals such as hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, low impact development, utility design, grading and earthwork, roadway and geometric alignments, and accessibility standards.

Working knowledge of civil engineering design and analysis software, particularly AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Experience managing project delivery and interfacing with contractors, project owners, and outside consultants

A commitment to sustainable design practices

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to build consensus among clients and teammates alike

Notable current projects:· California High Speed Rail Stations· LAX Roadways, Utilities, and Enabling Works· UCSF New Hospital at Parnassus Heights· CP2 Bart to Silicon Valley· Presidio Trust Long Range Utility Implementation StrategyPlease note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.What we offer you:At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your futureFlexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are availableHiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $100,000 to $120,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.Different People, Shared ValuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.Our application processWe will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arup’s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process.#LI-BD1EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability

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