Define the working geography within Seattle, WA: office location, commute radius, hybrid expectations, field travel and relocation can all change the search.
The criteria below illustrate how to define a search. They are not a claim that every professional has every listed credential or is currently available. Separate essential requirements from preferences, then verify the evidence for each candidate.
Urban Infill & Mixed-Use
ROLES TO DISTINGUISH
Site Civil Engineer · Urban Infill Engineer · Civil Project Manager · Civil EIT
CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL CRITERIA
PE in Washington · AutoCAD Civil 3D · City construction and ROW standards · Constrained-site grading
PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO EVALUATE
Tight-site grading and shoring interface · Underground detention systems · Right-of-way improvement design · Utility undergrounding coordination
Stormwater & Habitat-Driven Regulation
ROLES TO DISTINGUISH
Stormwater Engineer · Low Impact Development Design Engineer · Water Quality Engineer
CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL CRITERIA
PE · CESCL · State stormwater manual for western Washington · WWHM and MGSFlood continuous modeling
PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO EVALUATE
Flow control and treatment facility design · Bioretention and permeable pavement · NPDES construction and industrial compliance · Habitat-protective drainage design
Multi-Jurisdiction Permitting
ROLES TO DISTINGUISH
Permitting Engineer · Entitlements Engineer · Land Use Project Manager
CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL CRITERIA
PE · County and city review processes · State environmental policy act practice · Critical areas and shoreline regulation
PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO EVALUATE
Environmental checklists and reviews · Critical areas and buffer mitigation · Shoreline permits · Preapplication and correction cycles
Public Infrastructure & Utilities
ROLES TO DISTINGUISH
Municipal Civil Engineer · Water and Sewer Design Engineer · Public Works Project Engineer
CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL CRITERIA
PE · Agency standard plans and specifications · WaterCAD and SewerCAD · Trenchless and open-cut methods
PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO EVALUATE
Water main and sewer extensions · Pump and lift station design · Street and sidewalk improvements · Capital improvement program delivery