Civil Engineer (Project Manager, Client-Side Services)

This position supports public-sector clients by providing trusted project leadership, technical coordination, and strategic guidance. This role acts as an extension of the client’s team, helping manage projects from planning through closeout while ensuring quality, accountability, and clear communication among stakeholders. Work may be performed remotely from a client’s office or at an RH2 office, depending on client needs and preferences.
With your skills you will:
Interact directly with clients, review agencies, vendors, and suppliers
Act as a resource for clients' engineering questions (“phone-a-friend” support)
Review both public and private plans, specifications, engineering reports, computations, and drawings
Present at client, Council/Board, Commission and public hearings
Oversee field assignments and/or construction observation together with project closeout
Update engineering standards and details
Coordinate work efforts between multiple disciplines and departments
Prepare and/or review opinions of probable construction cost
Prepare and/or review project schedules
Assist with grant applications, grant compliance, and ongoing grant management
Prepare proposals, attend interviews, and prepare contracts
Interview, train, and mentor staff on behalf of client organizations
Review agreements, contracts, and consultant scopes of work
Assign tasks to and coordinate work with RH2 or client staff
Work collaboratively both in-person and remotely with teams in multiple offices
What you’ll bring:
Bachelor of Science or higher degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Current P.E. license in the states of Washington, Oregon, and/or Idaho
Minimum of 15 years of transferable skills and experience in the public or private sectors
Experience in water, wastewater, transportation, environmental, and/or stormwater planning and design projects
Experience in project management, preferably in a public works, development services, or consulting role
Strong understanding of engineering design, construction processes, and regulatory environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and clients simultaneously
Collaborative, adaptable, and client-focused mindset
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with local and regional design standards and codes
Ability to work independently and apply sound professional judgement
Strong aptitude for problem solving that requires adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word at an intermediate skill level, and Bluebeam preferred.
Microsoft Project preferred at an intermediate skill level
PDF editing software experience at an intermediate skill level
Compensation Counts:
RH2 has an excellent multi-component compensation package built to recognize and financially reward our employees’ contributions throughout their career with the company. Individual base compensation will vary within the range of
$60.00-$75.00/hour
based on skills, qualifications, and experience as they relate to the requirements for this position. RH2 values our employees’ work/life balance and compensates for overtime at 1.5 times the base rate for hours exceeding 40 regular hours in a work week. This position is eligible for RH2’s performance bonus, which is equivalent to one month’s pay. Time in position, and individual and company performance requirements apply.
Benefits you’ll enjoy:
Health & Wellbeing – 100% paid insurance
premiums
for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP) employee coverage. Two buy-up medical plans are available, and low-cost partner and dependent coverage offered.
Rest & Recover –
Nine (9) paid holidays. Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual benefit.
Savings Plans –
401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and after-tax contribution options, generous employer 401(k) match, employer profit sharing contribution, employer Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contribution, HSA with an annual employer contribution, FSA, and dependent care FSA available.
Team Building & Community –
Office social events, all-company retreat, and paid volunteer hours to encourage local community involvement and partnerships.
Career Recognition & Development –
Service anniversary bonuses and/or additional PTO on milestone anniversaries, incentives for professional licensure, defined career progression for every discipline, and mentorship from experienced professionals. We help advance careers because we care about you.
RH2 is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. RH2 will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.
Applicants requiring special assistance and/or people with disabilities can contact Human Resources.