Lead Civil Engineer Salary in Seattle, WA

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How much does a Lead Civil Engineer make in Seattle, WA? The average Lead Civil Engineer salary in Seattle, WA is $181,802 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $163,063 and $205,732. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Site/Civil Engineer Lead

Hazen and Sawyer - Tempe , AZ

Tempe, AZ and Goodyear, AZ Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Site/Civil Engineer to join our innovative team as the Intermountain Regional Civil Discipline Lead. Candidate should have 7 - 15 years of ...

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Senior Civil Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions - Orange County , CA

This individual will lead hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations to analyze runoff, evaluate ... Civil/Environmental Engineer (Stormwater) will design treatment facilities, pump stations, and ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

Senior Civil Engineer - Environmental Services (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell - Denver , CO

We are searching for a self-motivated and experienced professional engineer to lead or support a wide variety of civil and environmental engineering projects in the waste and energy industries and ...

Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 2 days ago

Senior Civil Engineer

KPFF Consulting Engineers - Orange County , CA

As a Senior Civil Engineer at our Orange County office, you will take a pivotal role in managing ... Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure an integrated and efficient project delivery ...

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Civil Engineer

gpac - Overland Park , KS

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer to join their team. This is an amazing ... As a Project Manager, you will have the chance to lead impactful projects, collaborate with a ...

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Civil Engineer - PE in CA

N / A - Fresno , CA

The Civil Engineer will lead and oversee designated projects, striving to complete projects within agreed budgets and timelines. The Civil Engineer performs and/or coordinates all aspects of civil ...

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What does a Lead Civil Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Lead Civil Engineer

Develop civil engineering solutions for a greenfield/ brownfield site which includes but not limited to, foundation concept, piling concept, mine grouting etc.

February 08, 2023

Provide technical direction during the proposal stage, identify critical seismic and underground risks, support on quantities, permitting, underground concept development and geotechnical testing.

March 05, 2023

Review critical civil engineering designs and analyses which are typically performed by Architect Engineers to ensure compliance with Contract and Siemens requirements.

March 10, 2023

Attend weekly meeting with core disciplines and Project Management, plant layout, equipment owners, SPEL and site.

April 08, 2023

Participate hands-on in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).

September 24, 2022

Prepare specifications and compile bid packages and coordinate with procurement from initial quotation to order execution for steel structures, foundations, buildings, HVAC, and other civil, structural, or architectural related components.

December 23, 2022

Manage and maintain consistency in accordance to Company and industry standards for all project structural critical components while minimizing the impact on project schedule and cost.

April 30, 2023

Lead projects to successful completion in terms of client satisfaction, technical accuracy and quality, profitability, etc.

May 01, 2023

Support reliability engineering and mechanical integrity efforts in engineering analysis and design of civil, structural, and building components.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Lead Civil Engineer in Seattle, WA

Average Base Salary

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163063

205732

181802

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

166888

215767

189299

What is the average salary for Lead Civil Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Civil Engineer in Seattle, WA. The base salary for Lead Civil Engineer ranges from $163,063 to $205,732 with the average base salary of $181,802. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $166,888 to $215,767 with the average total cash compensation of $189,299.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$181,802	$163,063 - $205,732
Bonus	$7,498	$3,825 - $10,035
Total Pay	$189,299	$166,888 - $215,767

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Lead Civil Engineer Salary Near Seattle, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,669 - $200,189	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,122 - $205,807	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $162,964 - $205,607	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,986 - $200,588	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $158,986 - $200,588	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,663 - $201,442	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA

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About Seattle, Washington

Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 730,000 residents as of 2018[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area’s population stands at 3.87 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual...

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