Senior Civil Engineering Associate – Puget Sound Market Leader

About the role

Alta Planning + Design seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Associate to lead its Puget Sound market. The role focuses on designing sustainable transportation projects that improve community livability across the Pacific Northwest.

Key responsibilities

• Lead business development and nurture client relationships throughout the Puget Sound region.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff across multiple offices.
• Manage transportation projects from conceptual design through construction, ensuring quality and schedule adherence.
• Oversee project budgets and implement best‑practice processes to improve delivery efficiency.
• Drive the success of sustainable mobility initiatives, including trails, complete streets, and multi‑use paths.

Required profile

• Professional civil engineering degree with significant experience in transportation design.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.
• Strong business development acumen and client‑facing communication skills.
• Experience managing project budgets and schedules.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape sustainable, people‑centered communities.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven environment with a national footprint.
• Career growth in a rapidly expanding engineering practice.