MacKay

Engineering

CivilProjectEngineer

$105–130k Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States; Vancouver, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Civil Project Engineer at MacKay. Skills: Civil engineering, Municipal projects, Project delivery. Design water, wastewater, public works, and utility projects. Deliver water, wastewater, public works, and utility projects”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality work; Help projects succeed; Produce high-quality engineering solutions; Shape communities

Industry & Context.

Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Pass pre-employment background check, Pass drug screen, Participate in E-Verify

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 4-7 years of experience, Experience in wastewater, water resources, and utility projects, Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Excellent computer skills, Excellent writing skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent customer service skills, Client communication skills

Nice to Have

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon, Ability to obtain PE licensure within 6–12 months

What You'll Do.

Implement technical designs

Ensure adherence to engineering standards

Contribute to development of designs

Prepare engineering calculations

Prepare analysis reports

Ensure project timelines are met

Ensure project deliverables are met

Coordinate with internal teams

Coordinate with clients

Coordinate with local agencies

Review survey reports

Review as-built drawings

Prepare technical reports

Prepare cost estimates

Prepare funding applications

Stay current with industry standards

Stay current with best practices

Stay current with regulatory requirements

Attend public meetings

Perform public speaking

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with clients; Collaborate with project managers; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; Coordinate with internal teams; Coordinate with clients; Coordinate with local agencies

Communication Scope

Client communication; Public speaking

Process & Methodology

Project delivery

Full Job Description

At MacKay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success. We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed. We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, relationship-driven Civil Project Engineer (PE) to join our growing team. This person may work at our branch location in Lake Oswego, OR or Vancouver, WA. In this role, you’ll design and deliver water, wastewater, public works, and utility projects from concept through bid documents and construction reviews. You’ll collaborate closely with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality engineering solutions that shape the communities where we live and work. You will implement technical designs, ensure adherence to engineering standards, and contribute to the development of innovative, buildable designs. You’ll also have opportunities to mentor engineers-in-training, prepare client communications, and help drive project success through your technical capabilities and problem-solving. This position is ideal for an engineer who values collaboration, continuous learning, and making a tangible impact through their work. We offer a comfortable, collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangements. We’re serious about our work – but we’re serious about fun, too. If that sounds good to you, let’s talk. Keys to Success: Provide design and technical delivery of a variety of civil engineering projects, primarily focused on municipal projects Communicate with clients regarding current projects, scope, and schedules Prepare engineering calculations and analysis reports to support design decisions Ensure project timelines and deliverables are met in collaboration with the project tea

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