Capital Improvements Project Engineer

MACKAY; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (including an HSA)

Dental

Vision

FSA

Supplemental Life Insurance

401(k) with up to 4% match

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

Employee ownership options

Licensure reimbursement

Performance bonuses

Job summary

MacKay is seeking a Capital Improvements Project Engineer in Atlanta, GA to plan, design, and deliver capital improvement projects from start to finish. You’ll oversee consultants, contractors, utilities, and stakeholders, ensuring projects meet codes and schedules.

Primary design experience in stormwater and infrastructure is preferred. Some travel to neighboring municipalities is required, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and long-term career development within a nationwide firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing design and construction projects in an owner, consulting, contractor, or facilities environment.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles and construction practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software and project scheduling, cost-control, and document-management tools (BlueBeamPDF, AutoCAD, Microstation).
• Valid Class C driver’s license with a safe driving record (local travel to construction sites is required)

Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, technical requirements, cost estimates, schedules, and implementation plans.
• Provide support to multiple infrastructure related capital projects.
• Review land development permits against the City code and ensure the implementation of streetscape requirements, streetlighting, etc.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, site investigations, surveys, design reviews, permitting, aid with procurement, negotiations.
• Direct the work of engineer consultants, contractors, other vendors, inspectors, and other project partners.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, requests for information, schedules, and contractor proposals.
• Conduct site visits and progress meetings; identify field issues and coordinate timely resolution.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes, permits, safety requirements, accessibility standards, environmental requirements, and internal policies.
• Understanding of design standards, including, GDOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, etc.
• Coordinate construction activities with operations and stakeholders to minimize service disruptions.
• Work along side the Capital Improvements Manager to complete preconstruction activities on capital projects and the paving/resurfacing program.
• Maintain accurate project records, status reports, meeting minutes, logs, closeout documents, warranties, and as-built information.
• Support capital program and planning by assessing asset conditions, developing priorities, and preparing budget requests.

Skills

Organizational

Analytical

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering

Tools

BlueBeamPDF

AutoCAD

Microstation

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.

For nearly 70 years, Lowe Engineers has built a reputation for engineering excellence, trusted relationships, and exceptional client service throughout the Southeast. Now, as Lowe Engineers, A Part of MacKay, we're building on that legacy as part of a growing national infrastructure and environmental services firm. This partnership creates new opportunities for our employees to collaborate across disciplines, work on meaningful projects, and build long-term careers while continuing to serve clients with the quality and responsiveness Lowe is known for.

We are seeking a full-time Capital Improvements Project Engineerto join our team in Atlanta, GA, supporting projects across neighboring municipalities. Design experience in stormwater design projects is preferred. Some travel to neighboring cities is required.

Position Summary:

The Capital Improvements Project Engineer plans, coordinates, and delivers capital improvement projects from initial assessment through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. This role provides technical oversight, manages consultants and contractors, utilities, and other stakeholders. This role will report directly with the Capital Improvements Project Manager and the Public Works Director/Deputy Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop project scopes, technical requirements, cost estimates, schedules, and implementation plans.
• Provide support to multiple infrastructure related capital projects.
• Review land development permits against the City code and ensure the implementation of streetscape requirements, streetlighting, etc.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, site investigations, surveys, design reviews, permitting, aid with procurement, negotiations, etc.
• Direct the work of engineer consultants, contractors, other vendors, inspectors, and other project partners.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, requests for information, schedules, and contractor proposals.
• Conduct site visits and progress meetings; identify field issues and coordinate timely resolution.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes, permits, safety requirements, accessibility standards, environmental requirements, and internal policies.
• Understanding of design standards, including, GDOT, AASHTO, MUTCD, etc.
• Coordinate construction activities with operations and stakeholders to minimize service disruptions.
• Work along side the Capital Improvements Manager to complete preconstruction activities on capital projects and the paving/resurfacing program.
• Maintain accurate project records, status reports, meeting minutes, logs, closeout documents, warranties, and as-built information.
• Support capital program and planning by assessing asset conditions, developing priorities, and preparing budget requests.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience managing design and construction projects in an owner, consulting, contractor, or facilities environment.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles and construction practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software and project scheduling, cost-control, and document-management tools. Examples include BlueBeamPDF, AuoCAD, Microstation, etc.
• Valid Class C driver’s license with a safe driving record (local travel to construction sites is required)

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

This position operates in both office (60%) and active project environments (40%). Regular travel to project sites and occasional work outside standard business hours may be required. The employee must be able to inspect construction areas, navigate uneven surfaces, use required personal protective equipment, and perform other essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Join Lowe Engineers — A Part of MacKay?

The best of both organizations

A people-first culture
At MacKay, we put people first. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and do their best work. We support well-being, encourage balance, and create space for people to succeed both professionally and personally.

Meaningful work and real impact
Our teams take on complex infrastructure and environmental challenges that support critical systems and shape the places where people live and work. Every role contributes to delivering that work and making it successful.

Growth and opportunity
We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding across geographies, services, and markets. That growth creates opportunities for our employees to take on new challenges, build their careers, and contribute in new ways as the company evolves.

A strong and trusted foundation
Built on more than 50 years of experience, MacKay has developed a reputation for quality work, strong relationships, and dependable results. You’ll be part of a team with a solid foundation and a clear direction for the future.

Opportunities to share in success
We provide opportunities for employees to participate in ownership and build long-term financial value as the company grows.

Our Values

At MacKay, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and support one another.

• Honesty. We build trust through transparency, integrity, and accountability.
• Dedication. We are committed to the success of our team members, clients, and communities.
• Relationships. We foster lasting connections that strengthen our work and the teams around us.

Who We Are

Lowe Engineers is now part of MacKay, an infrastructure and environmental services firm with more than 50 years of experience serving clients across the United States.

We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding our reach, strengthening our capabilities, and bringing together talented teams across the country. That growth is creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers.

Every role at MacKay contributes to the success of our projects and the clients we serve. Whether your work is technical or operational, you are part of a team that delivers quality, builds relationships, and moves projects forward.

We’re looking for dedicated, talented individuals who deliver excellence, thrive in collaborative environments, and value both meaningful work and work-life balance. If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

US Pay Range

$85,000 - $105,000 USD

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefit package including access to our company-sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. We also offer 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company's 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees receive paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and are able to participate in employee ownership options. MacKay pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

As a federal contractor, we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress toward this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

As set forth in MacKay’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.