Associate Designer Jobs in Redmond, WA (NOW HIRING)

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our Land Development team is recognized for thoughtful innovation and responsive service. Our technical expertise and deep understanding of the built and natural environments drive our commitment to creating enduring legacies that resonate with local values. Whether transforming vacant land into vibrant communities or reusing underutilized spaces, our services are customized to realize your vision from entitlement to ribbon cutting. By delivering comprehensive land planning, urban development, landscape architecture, civil engineering, and environmental stewardship, we are consistently helping our clients deliver award winning projects that reflect evolving industry standards and enhance our communities.

The Land Development Business Unit is seeking a Senior Civil Designer in Woodinville, WA.

This position plays a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of a wide variety of private and public development projects, including residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, institutional, and community development projects. 

The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader responsible for developing and overseeing civil design solutions, coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality project deliverables. This individual will possess advanced expertise in Civil 3D and land development design principles and will independently perform complex design assignments while supporting project managers and engineers throughout project delivery.

• Prepare and oversee the development of civil engineering design documents for land development projects.  
• Develop site grading, drainage, utility, stormwater, erosion control, roadway, and site layout designs.  
• Create and manage Civil 3D models, surfaces, corridors, pipe networks, grading objects, and plan production workflows.  
• Coordinate design efforts with engineers, planners, surveyors, landscape architects, and other disciplines.  
• Assist project managers and engineers in evaluating alternatives and developing design solutions that meet client objectives and regulatory requirements.  
• Lead production efforts for project deliverables from conceptual design through final construction documents.  
• Perform quality control reviews of plans, calculations, exhibits, and technical deliverables.  
• Interpret and apply local agency design standards, development codes, permitting requirements, and construction standards.  
• Coordinate with utility providers, permitting agencies, and project stakeholders as needed.  
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to designers, technicians, and less experienced staff.  
• Assist with developing standards, workflows, templates, and best practices for the Land Development Group.  

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, Civil Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible civil design experience.  
• Expert-level proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and advanced design workflows.  
• Extensive experience leading technical design efforts on complex land development projects.  
• Demonstrated success mentoring technical staff and serving as a design resource across multiple projects.  
• Strong understanding of project delivery, constructability, permitting requirements, and agency coordination.  
• Proven ability to independently develop innovative design solutions for complex technical challenges. 

• Experience with projects in the Pacific Northwest region.  
• Familiarity with local development codes, public works standards, and permitting processes.  
• Experience with hydrology and stormwater management software.  
• Experience using Bluebeam, ArcGIS, InfraWorks, or related design and visualization tools.  
• Experience developing CAD standards, templates, and workflow improvements.  

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $130,000/annually - $160,000/annually

         The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Woodinville, WA.