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Associate Utility Engineer

Parsons Corporation

Seattle, WAJob$26.59–46.54/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$26.59–46.54/hr
Location
Seattle, WA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Engineer-In-Training Certification Or Ability To Obtain

Job overview

Parsons seeks an Associate Utility Engineer to work with other designers on projects in the Pacific Northwest. The role supports planning and design of utility infrastructure, including water, wastewater, electric, gas, and telecommunications systems. The engineer develops design documents, coordinates with other disciplines, resolves utility conflicts, applies relevant standards and permitting requirements, and incorporates project data into designs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Utility InfrastructureEngineering PrinciplesPlan InterpretationCADGISEngineering Design SoftwareAutoCADCivil 3DArcGISHydraulic ModelingElectrical Design SoftwareUtility Design StandardsConstruction PracticesPermitting ProcessesEngineering Drawing PreparationRecord Drawing InterpretationOrganizational SkillsDeadline ManagementInitiativeQuestion AskingSeeking Guidance

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or EquivalentEngineer-in-Training Certification or Ability to Obtain

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Utility Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to work with other designers on various projects in the Pacific Northwest .

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Assist with the planning and design of utility infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, electric, gas, telecommunications, or related systems.

  • Develop preliminary and final engineering designs, layouts, plans, profiles, details, and construction documents.

  • Create and revise design drawings using CAD, GIS, modeling software, and other engineering tools.

  • Support the design of utility extensions, replacements, upgrades, relocations, and system improvements.

  • Coordinate utility designs with civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, environmental, and other engineering disciplines.

  • Identify and resolve utility conflicts with existing infrastructure, roadways, structures, easements, and other public or private improvements.

  • Apply applicable engineering standards, design manuals, codes, regulations, and permitting requirements to project designs.

  • Review design plans, specifications, and technical submittals for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance.

  • Incorporate survey information, geotechnical data, utility records, asset information, and field conditions into design documents.

  • Participate in design review meetings and coordinate comments from internal departments, consultants, agencies, and stakeholders.

  • Perform related design engineering duties and special projects as assigned.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, electrical, mechanical, or related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Engineer-in-Training certification or the ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe, if applicable.

  • Basic knowledge of engineering principles related to utility infrastructure and public works.

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, profiles, specifications, maps, and technical documents.

  • Familiarity with CAD, GIS, engineering design software, or other technical software through coursework, internships, or project experience.

  • Ability to organize work, manage assigned tasks, and meet project deadlines.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, hydraulic modeling software, electrical design software, or similar engineering tools.

  • Familiarity with utility design standards, construction practices, permitting processes, and applicable codes.

  • Experience preparing engineering drawings, plan sets, technical memoranda, calculations, reports, or presentations.

  • Ability to interpret record drawings, as-built plans, GIS data, survey information, and utility maps.

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and changing priorities.

  • Ability to take initiative, ask questions, and seek guidance when needed.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $26.59 - $46.54

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,126 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$26.59–46.54/hr
  • US median$30–42/hr199 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $36.57/hr, is close to the US median midpoint ($37/hr) — in the middle half of Civil Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 108 open Civil Engineer jobs in Washington and 5,126 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (4,147 postings).
Education
3,887 of the 5,126 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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