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DCI’s Seattle office is the firm’s home base, right downtown in the middle of everything, with coffee, food, and transit at the doorstep. The space is beautifully designed and built for gathering: a massive lunchroom that’s everyone’s favorite spot, a golf simulator, a ping-pong table, and even a garden club that keeps the office plants thriving, and lunch together is a daily thing. The work spans the full range, from single-family homes and tenant improvements to K-12, mid-rise multifamily, and high-rise towers, and Seattle is where DCI’s high-rise performance-based design expertise lives, applied on projects across the country. It’s also the full-stop engineer many firms won’t be, taking a project from shell-and-core all the way through construction engineering. Seattle is a genuinely challenging place to build, with its hills, tight lots, and seismic demands, and that keeps the work interesting and the engineers well-rounded.

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Structural Engineering Project Manager
Location:
Seattle, WA
Date Posted:
7/20/2026

DCI Engineers - Seattle

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? DCI Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineering Project Manager in our Seattle, WA office. You’ll apply your structural engineering degree and hands-on experience to lead complex building projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate across teams, and develop lasting client relationships.

What You’ll Do:

As a Structural Engineering Project Manager, you will lead building projects from start to finish, including:

  • Develop, coordinate, and direct the production of engineering project documents
  • Prepare fee proposals and contracts
  • Develop workload and scheduling projections for project staff
  • Oversee calculations, design, and analysis of project elements
  • Collaborate with engineers and BIM Designers to coordinate design details and construction document requirements
  • Perform or oversee construction observations and prepare reports
  • Review shop drawings during construction
  • Evaluate additional service requests, manage billing, and coordinate permit responses and construction support
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships

What You Bring:

To succeed as a Structural Engineering Project Manager, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

  • 2 years of structural project management experience, plus 4+ years of structural design engineering experience
  • Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university and PE license required
  • Experience designing and managing projects using steel, concrete, wood, and masonry
  • Experience with building evaluations, renovations, and seismic retrofits
  • Skilled in designing all categories of seismic and gravity framing systems across building types and materials
  • Strong time management skills and ability to juggle multiple projects
  • Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with BIM Designers
  • Desire to provide excellent service and build long-term client relationships
  • Strong communication skills with clients and internal project teams
  • Master’s degree and SE license preferred

 Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tax-advantaged savings account options
  • Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
  • 401(k) with annual company contribution
  • 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Commuter benefits (where available)
  • Health & Fitness Program
  • Cell phone benefit
  • Seminar and licensing reimbursements
Salary Range:
$90,000.00 - $110,000.00
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Senior Structural Project Engineer
Location:
Seattle, WA
Date Posted:
7/16/2026

DCI Engineers - Seattle

Launch the next step of your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our Seattle, WA office. As a Senior Structural Project Engineer, you’ll work on diverse building projects, collaborate with talented engineers and BIM designers, and grow your technical expertise – all while contributing to a team that values innovation, mentorship, and work/life balance. 

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Structural Project Engineer, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and construction support of building projects, including:

  • Perform structural design of assigned tasks under the supervision of the Project Manager
  • Collaborate with BIM Designers to produce structural construction documents and draft details in REVIT
  • Assist Project Managers with construction support, including shop drawing review and responding to RFIs
  • Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all construction documents
  • Progressively grow your technical knowledge through internal project experience and continuing education
  • Develop and maintain client relationships

What You Bring:

To succeed as a Senior Structural Project Engineer, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

  • 3-6 years of structural engineering experience related to building design
  • Working knowledge and project experience using steel, concrete, and wood design materials
  • Experience designing all categories of gravity framing and lateral force resisting systems
  • Ability to perform advance calculations, design, and analysis for structural elements
  • Strong knowledge of design/building codes such as AISC, ACI 318, IBC, ASCE 7
  • Working knowledge of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, RAM, ETABS, Enercalc, or similar
  • Perform construction administration tasks such as reviewing shop drawings, writing construction observation reports, and communicating with contractors
  • Ability to manage your time and juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Desire to provide excellent service and build strong client relationships
  • Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and effective communication skills
  • State-issued Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate required; Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred. 
  • Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary + overtime earning opportunities
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tax-advantaged savings account options
  • Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
  • 401(k) with annual company contribution
  • 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Commuter benefits (where available)
  • Health & Fitness Program
  • Cell phone benefit
  • Seminar and licensing reimbursements

Salary Range:
$85,000.00 - $105,000.00
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Structural Intern - Summer 2027
Location:
Seattle, WA
Date Posted:
9/25/2026

DCI Engineers - Seattle

Jumpstart your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our Seattle, WA office. As a Structural Engineering Intern, you’ll work on hands-on projects, gain practical experience with Revit detailing, construction support, and structural analysis, and collaborate with experienced engineers in a supportive and innovative environment – all while learning and growing your technical expertise.

What You’ll Do

As a seasonal Structural Engineering Intern, you can expect your work responsibilities to include:

  • Construction support services in the form of shop drawings or submittal review
  • Construction site visits to support ongoing projects
  • Revit detailing and drafting
  • Preliminary structural analysis and design on a variety of projects and construction types
  • Collaborate with engineers and BIM designers to coordinate project details
  • Learn progressively through hands-on experience and mentorship

What You Bring

To succeed as a Structural Engineering Intern, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

  • Effective communication skills
  • Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering degree in progress from an ABET-accredited university
  • 3rd or 4th-year undergraduate or master’s degree in progress
  • Collaborative, approachable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Interest in structural engineering design, construction support, and learning new skills

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Salary Range:
$24.00 - $26.00
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Senior Civil Project Manager
Location:
Seattle, WA
Date Posted:
11/13/2026

DCI Engineers – Seattle

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? DCI Engineers is seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager in our Seattle, WA office. You’ll apply your civil engineering degree and hands-on experience to lead complex building projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate across teams, and develop lasting client relationships.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager, you will lead site development and civil engineering projects, including:

  • Develop, coordinate, and direct the production of engineering project documents
  • Prepare fee proposals and contracts
  • Develop workload and scheduling projections for project staff
  • Oversee and perform site development design: grading, drainage, sewer, water, erosion control, and road design (including profile layouts)
  • Perform or oversee construction support services
  • Review submittals, prepare technical reports, perform routine design calculations, and write observation reports
  • Collaborate with engineers and drafting teams to coordinate design details and construction document requirements
  • Review completed drafting and communicate with contractors during construction
  • Evaluate additional service requests, review billing, and coordinate permit responses and construction support
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to support repeat work and client satisfaction 
  • Support marketing and business development efforts by representing DCI to new and existing clients 

What You Bring

To succeed as a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

  • Minimum of 10 years of civil engineering experience.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with BIM Designers
  • Desire to build strong client relationships and provide excellent service
  • Effective communication skills with clients, contractors, and project teams
  • Demonstrated ability to market yourself and DCI to new and existing clients 
  • Proven client relationship skills with the ability to support business development and pursuit of new work 
  • Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university
  • PE license required

 

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tax-advantaged savings account options
  • Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
  • 401(k) with annual company contribution
  • 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Commuter benefits (where available)
  • Health & Fitness Program
  • Cell phone benefit
  • Seminar and licensing reimbursements
Salary Range:
$100,000.00 - $120,000.00
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Civil Project Manager
Location:
Seattle, WA
Date Posted:
11/13/2026

DCI Engineers - Seattle

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? DCI Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineering Project Manager in our Seattle, WA office. You’ll apply your civil engineering degree and hands-on experience to lead complex building projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate across teams, and develop lasting client relationships.

What You’ll Do

As a Civil Engineering Project Manager, you will lead site development and civil engineering projects, including:

  • Develop, coordinate, and direct the production of engineering project documents
  • Prepare fee proposals and contracts
  • Develop workload and scheduling projections for project staff
  • Oversee and perform site development design: grading, drainage, sewer, water, erosion control, and road design (including profile layouts)
  • Perform or oversee construction support services
  • Review submittals, prepare technical reports, perform routine design calculations, and write observation reports
  • Collaborate with engineers and drafting teams to coordinate design details and construction document requirements
  • Review completed drafting and communicate with contractors during construction
  • Evaluate additional service requests, review billing, and coordinate permit responses and construction support

What You Bring

To succeed as a Civil Engineering Project Manager, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

  • 5 years of civil engineering project management experience
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with BIM Designers
  • Desire to build strong client relationships and provide excellent service
  • Effective communication skills with clients, contractors, and project teams
  • Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university
  • PE license required

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tax-advantaged savings account options
  • Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
  • 401(k) with annual company contribution
  • 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Commuter benefits (where available)
  • Health & Fitness Program
  • Cell phone benefit
  • Seminar and licensing reimbursements
Salary Range:
$90,000.00 - $120,000.00
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Civil Project Engineer
Location:
Seattle, WA
Date Posted:
11/13/2026

DCI Engineers - Seattle

Jumpstart your civil engineering career as a Civil Project Engineer with DCI Engineers in our Seattle, WA office. Work on grading, drainage, utilities, and road projects, collaborate with experienced engineers, and gain hands-on experience while growing your skills in a supportive and innovative environment.

What You’ll Do:

As a Civil Project Engineer, you will work on site development projects and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality designs:

  • Perform site development design: grading, drainage, sewer, water, erosion control, and road design (including profile layouts)
  • Collaborate with engineering and drafting teams to coordinate design details and construction document requirements
  • Plan, schedule, and conduct or coordinate detailed phases of engineering work
  • Attend design meetings, as directed by the Project Manager
  • Review submittals, prepare technical reports, perform routine design calculations, and write observation reports

What You Bring

To succeed as a Civil Project Engineer, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

  • 2 years of civil engineering experience
  • Experience with grading, stormwater management, and utility design
  • Familiarity with stormwater modeling and technical information reports
  • Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Desire to provide excellent service and build client relationships
  • Effective communication skills with clients and project teams
  • Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary + overtime earning opportunities
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tax-advantaged savings account options
  • Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
  • 401(k) with annual company contribution
  • 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Commuter benefits (where available)
  • Health & Fitness Program
  • Cell phone benefit
  • Seminar and licensing reimbursements
Salary Range:
$75,000.00 - $100,000.00
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Payroll Administrator
Location:
Seattle, WA
Date Posted:
10/15/2026

DCI Engineers - Seattle

Join DCI Engineers in our Seattle, Washington office as a Payroll Administrator and help ensure accurate, timely payroll administration across our offices. You will support day-to-day payroll operations, provide cross-coverage across core functions, and partner with the Payroll Manager, People & Culture, and Accounting to improve payroll processes and reliability. 

This position will initially work on-site in Seattle five days per week, transitioning to four days on-site and one remote day per week.

What You’ll Do:

As a Payroll Administrator, you will support accurate and efficient payroll operations across the company: 

  • Process and audit weekly timesheets and biweekly payroll, including earnings, taxes, deductions, payments, and system postings 
  • Maintain payroll and timekeeping records, process employee changes, and support new-hire payroll setup 
  • Manage payroll tax accounts, registrations, notices, tax rates, and multi-state reporting requirements 
  • Coordinate payroll administration for leaves of absence, including payments, offsets, usage, and deadlines 
  • Research and resolve payroll questions, complete employment verifications, and serve as the payroll liaison with ADP 
  • Support payroll reconciliations, accruals, audits, year-end processing, W-2s, and required employment and demographic reporting 
  • Maintain payroll procedures and internal controls, document SOPs, and collaborate on technology-driven process improvements 

What You Bring:

To succeed as a Payroll Administrator, you should bring the following skills and abilities: 

  • Working knowledge of timekeeping, payroll processing, multi-jurisdictional payroll taxes, and tax withholdings 
  • ADP Workforce Now experience required; Deltek Vantagepoint and AEC industry experience is a plus 
  • Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical problem-solving skills 
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP 
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities 
  • Clear, professional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information 

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, how we work together is just as important as the work we produce. Since our founding nearly 40 years ago, we’ve believed that strong relationships, shared knowledge, and a commitment to excellence are what set us apart.

Our culture is grounded in a set of core values that shape how we show up every day:

  • Entrepreneurial – We take initiative, think beyond the status quo, and embrace a “we can figure it out” mindset.
  • Collaborative – We create a connected experience across teams and offices, where people feel supported and can learn from one another.
  • Resilient – We adapt, learn, and grow stronger through challenges, continuously investing in our people and capabilities. 
  • Creative – We encourage new ways of thinking—not just in our engineering work, but in how we support our employees and build our programs.
  • Community-Oriented – We foster a sense of belonging by building strong internal relationships and supporting the communities where we live and work.
  • Trust-Driven – We earn trust through accountability, strong performance, and doing what we say we will do. 

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary + overtime earning opportunities
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tax-advantaged savings account options
  • Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
  • 401(k) with annual company contribution
  • 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Commuter benefits (where available)
  • Health & Fitness Program
  • Cell phone benefits
  • Seminar and licensing reimbursements
Salary Range:
$31.25 - $35.00
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Structural Project Engineer
Location:
Seattle, WA
Date Posted:
9/25/2026

DCI Engineers - Seattle

Launch your structural engineering career with DCI Engineers in our Seattle, WA office. As a Structural Project Engineer, you’ll work on diverse building projects, collaborate with talented engineers and BIM designers, and grow your technical expertise – all while contributing to a team that values innovation, mentorship, and work/life balance. 

What You'll Do:

  • As a Structural Project Engineer, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and construction support of building projects, including:
    • Perform structural design of assigned tasks under the supervision of the Project Manager
    • Collaborate with BIM Designers to produce structural construction documents and draft details in REVIT
    • Assist Project Managers with construction support, including shop drawing review and responding to RFIs
    • Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all construction documents
    • Progressively grow your technical knowledge through internal project experience and continuing education
    • Develop and maintain client relationships

Requirements for a Structural Engineer:

  • To succeed as a Structural Project Engineer, you should bring the following skills and experiences:
    • 0-4 years of structural engineering experience related to building design
    • Working knowledge and project experience using steel, concrete, and wood design materials
    • Experience designing all categories of gravity framing and wind-resisting systems
    • Basic knowledge of design/build codes such as AISC, ACI 318, IBC, ASCE 7
    • Working knowledge of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, RAM, ETABS, Enercalc, or similar
    • Ability to manage your time and juggle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
    • Desire to provide excellent service and build strong client relationships
    • Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and effective communication skills
    • State-issued Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate
    • Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university (Master’s preferred)

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary + overtime earning opportunities
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tax-advantaged savings account options
  • Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
  • 401(k) with annual company contribution
  • 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid parental leave
  • Commuter benefits (where available)
  • Health & Fitness Program
  • Cell phone benefit
  • Seminar and licensing reimbursements
Salary Range:
$75,000.00 - $90,000.00
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