Senior Civil Engineering Associate - Puget Sound Market Leader

Alta Planning + Design is looking for an experienced Senior Civil Engineering Associate to join our team in Seattle , and serve as our Puget Sound Market Leader . This is a unique opportunity for somebody passionate about sustainable transportation and positively impacting our communities who’s ready to take the next step in their career with a rapidly growing company in the Seattle metro area. In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and work on projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around the Puget Sound and the Pacific Northwest.

If you are looking for a mission-focused company that is an industry leader in active transportation design, TDM, roadway safety, greenways, and sustainable mobility, apply with us today! About Alta Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive.

Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions. Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world.

Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home. Our Senior Civil Engineering Associate will be involved in helping foster livable communities across Washington. Projects would range from natural surface trails to large arterial multi use paths; from Complete Streets to regional/multi-state bicycle and trail networks.

Responsibilities

for this role would include: Lead business development activities across the market area, nurturing relationships with clients and partners. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff across offices, helping their professional development and career growth. Managing a variety of transportation projects from design through construction.

Drive the success of engineering projects and provide influence to the sustainable projects we work on. Manage project budgets. Implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff across offices, helping their professional development and career growth. Prepare schedule, budgets, and scope of services for projects. Workload balancing Attend industry conferences and professional organization meetings to conduct business development and present on Alta’s work.

Collaborate closely with staff from Alta’s other offices and with Alta’s colleagues within the Trilon Group of companies. Required This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to: 12+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity; 5+ years as a Project Manager; 3+ years managing staff Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. ) license in the State of Washington Experience in, and knowledge of, the field of active, non-motorized transportation.

Demonstrated understanding of and experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for roadway projects and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.