Executive Assistant - Bothell, WA

RH2 Engineering is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to several Directors within RH2's engineering consulting firm. This role requires exceptional multitasking skills, str ...

Job description

RH2 Engineering is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to several Directors within RH2's engineering consulting firm. This role requires exceptional multitasking skills, strong professional judgement, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technical, project-driven environment.

With your skills you will:

Executive Support

• Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, schedule appointments, and resolve competing priorities for Directors.
• Screen and prioritize emails, phone calls, and requests; respond or redirect as appropriate.
• Prepare, proofread, and format correspondence, reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, accommodations, and expense reports.

Project & Administrative Coordination

• Assist with project administration, including tracking deadlines, updating project logs, and following up with internal teams and external partners.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems aligned with RH2 corporate standards.

Meeting & Communication Support

• Prepare agendas, compile meeting materials, take minutes, and track action items.
• Act as a central point of contact for Board of Directors, screening calls, emails, and requests to ensure appropriate prioritization.
• Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding tasks and deliverables.

Office & Team Support

• Coordinate team events, staff meetings, training sessions, and departmental initiatives as needed.
• Provide backup administrative support to the broader engineering team as needed.

What you'll bring:

• Minimum years of related experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Professional, ideally within engineering, architecture, construction, or a municipal consulting environment (minimum of 5 years directly related to supporting Director level and above).
• Proven ability to work independently, excel at anticipating needs, and previously have supported multiple leaders with competing priorities.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), PDF tools, and collaboration platforms such as Teams or SharePoint, as well as demonstrated use of AI driven tools.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple demands and deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Proven track record in handling and maintaining highly confidential information.

Key Competencies

• Proactive and resourceful problem solver.
• Can create success in highly ambiguous environment, and adept at creating new processes and streamlining workflows across multiple office locations.
• Current familiarity with AI tools, and continuous learning mindset to integrate new technologies that improve business processes and enhance productivity.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Adaptable, flexible, and comfortable juggling shifting priorities.

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily performed in an office/business setting. To successfully perform this job, an individual should have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:

• Sit or stand at a desk for several hours to perform work in an office setting.
• Ability to Lift 20 lbs. with or without accommodations.

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 $35.00-$55.00/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.

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.