We are seeking a dynamic and driven transportation engineer with great problem-solving skills and a desire to provide technical oversight and project design expertise as we execute a wide variety of projects out of our Gig Harbor office.

Who we are

Our mission is to serve our clients, communities, and each other with creativity, knowledge, insight, and perspective. As a 100% employee-owned company, at SCJ we value trust, compassion, freedom, stewardship, and integrity. We routinely and easily cross job description lines in order to be part of getting something done. Our fast-paced, fun, and flexible atmosphere offers the opportunity for meaningful work that challenges you, makes a difference, and improves communities.

We specialize in civil engineering, transportation planning & design, environmental & urban planning, landscape architecture & design, and public outreach. With great projects and a fun-loving team, our firm has been named as both one of the nation’s fastest-growing and best places to work multiple times. Our mantra “Anticipate. Envision. Create” captures our work environment and project approach.

SCJ strives to employ top-quality people who will add to our unique company culture — a place where we not only serve our clients but also one another.

What our transportation engineering projects include

• Roadway geometric design
• Sidewalk, bicycle facilities, trails, and transit
• Stormwater design
• Signalized and roundabout intersection design
• Public outreach

What you'll be doing

• Ensure quality delivery of project documents. Working closely with Project Managers and Principals, translate clients’ needs into design documents that reflect their vision while meeting industry and jurisdictional standards.
• Solution oriented design. Many projects do not have a prescriptive solution, therefore developing design alternatives and using different techniques to solve the given circumstance will be critical.
• Provide oversight of project staff.Mentor and oversee design staff in preparation of PS&E and ensure coordination with Senior level staff and our QA/QC process is followed.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with clients to facilitate successful project completion.Set and manage client expectations; communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate options when project challenges arise; represent the company in project meetings; effectively facilitate team and client meetings; develop lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client loyalty.

What you bring:

• A passion for serving others, communication, creativity, and a commitment to high-quality work
• Independence and initiative
• The ability to organize and delegate
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A healthy balance of logic and creativity
• A Professional Engineering (PE) license and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of progressively responsible transportation engineering experience
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

What we bring:

• An unbeatable culture: An autonomous and collaborative work environment, exceptional operational support, creative and supportive co-workers, and a compassionate leadership team. Plus other fun stuff including firmwide Zoom parties, mugshots, gold-medal virtual baking classes, virtual fitness challenges, Zoom trivia…and a variety of other creative ways we have found to come together and hang out.
• Quality projects: We pursue work that improves communities, challenges us, and makes a difference
• Community involvement opportunities and a charitable matching program
• Paid time off: paid vacation / sick time, paid holidays, and a floating holiday
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) plan & employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Health, disability, and other insurance plan options to fit your needs. Including HSA & FSA

This is not a remote position.