Civil Project Engineer – Entry Level

Do you enjoy applying your superior skills to new challenges? Are you looking for a nimble firm where you can work closely with clients, stakeholders, and internal team members? Would you enjoy teaming up with people in multiple departments to help get projects from a concept to being built? If so, were AHBL and weve been looking for you!
At AHBL, were not just shaping cities – were creating vibrant communities where the work is rewarding, and every project is an adventure. Our teams enjoy coming to work and flourish through innovation and creativity. Join us and be part of a dynamic company thats as enthusiastic about transforming and designing spaces as we are about our daily office banter and team-building activities.
Were a multi-disciplined engineering, planning, landscape architecture, and land surveying firm that has been offering creative design solutions to public and private sector clients since 1969. AHBL has consistently been recognized as one of the premier local consulting firms in the Northwest and a top place to work. Our people love it here because we dont do cookie-cutter work; we work collaboratively on the most diverse, complex, and fascinating projects.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
We are looking for a Civil Project Engineer I or II to help us make a real impact in our Tacoma office. In this role, you will work on private developments that include residential subdivisions, commercial, mixed use, and industrial site development projects. You will collaborate with other design engineers, CAD technicians, and a project manager in preparing civil permit and construction plans, reports, and calculations. As an engineer I or II, you will perform stormwater calculations, write storm drainage reports, design utility extensions for sewer, water, and stormwater, and prepare plans in Civil 3D.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Organized: A highly organized, self-starter that communicates extremely well to help us drive projects to completion.
Thorough: You take care to review the details because you know that details make a project successful.
Passion: A genuine enthusiasm and a desire to make a positive impact in the communities we serve.
Fast-paced: Our work is often on a critical path for clients, so our schedules can be compressed. You love a deadline and rise to the occasion when the pressure is on.
Caring: The success of your clients and the growth of your team matters to you, and that shows in how you work with them.
Heres our list of must-haves:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Familiarity with the Western Washington Stormwater Manual
EIT
1-4 years of experience in civil engineering design, including internships or related work
Experience with AutoCAD
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Anything on this list would be an asset, but is not required:
Experience designing local residential streets
Experience designing water main extensions and sewer main extensions
Familiarity with stormwater modeling using WWHM, MGS Flood and other software
Familiarity with Civil 3D
Experience preparing storm drainage reports
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Actual pay will be based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Ranges are based on a 40-hour work week.
Engineer I $67,725 – $80,000 per year / Engineer II $73,500 – $92,400 per year
Annual discretionary performance-based bonus.
100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance and long-term disability protection. Subsidized dependent coverage.
Option of PPO health plan or HDHP with Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution.
Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits. PTO is accrued at 16.5 days (132 hours) annually for new hires.
8 company-paid holidays each calendar year.
Discretionar