Civil/Environmental Engineer

MacKay; Kellogg (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On bonus

Job summary

MacKay is seeking a Civil/Environmental Engineer to join our Kellogg, Idaho office, focusing on environmental remediation and heavy-civil earthwork design. Travel of 10–30% is required, with sign-on bonuses for well-qualified candidates.

You will lead remedial designs, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and manage projects from scope through construction, contributing to a growing national infrastructure and environmental services firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Montana or Idaho professional engineer license required.
• 5–10 years of experience in Federal and State environmental regulations or heavy civil/earth-moving projects.
• Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with proposals, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform environmental and civil engineering tasks, incl. remedial designs for projects in Idaho and Western Montana.
• Collaborate with MacKay disciplines including structural, geotechnical, and water resources engineers.
• Conduct technical reviews and project management for deliverables, schedule, and invoicing.
• Manage and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Prepare and review technical reports.
• Develop scopes of work and budget estimates for engineering projects.
• Manage junior staff performing construction observation.
• Assist with business development and proposal writing efforts when warranted.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Idaho or Montana P.E. license

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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.

Pioneer Technical Services has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering and environmental solutions while earning the trust of clients and communities throughout the Intermountain West.

Now, as Pioneer Technical Services, A Part of MacKay, we’re building on that foundation as part of a growing national infrastructure and environmental services firm. Joining MacKay expands opportunities for our employees through multidisciplinary collaboration, broader technical expertise, and the resources of a larger organization, while preserving the collaborative culture, local leadership, and commitment to practical, client-focused solutions that have always defined Pioneer.

We are seeking a Civil/Environmental Engineer specializing in environmental remediation and heavy-civil earthwork design to join our team at our Kellogg, Idaho office. The position requires experience across multiple phases of environmental and civil engineering consulting, including preparing technical plans and specifications, managing client and design teams, preparing bidding documents, and overseeing field inspections. The engineer will be required to travel for 10-30% of their time.

Sign-On bonuses available for well-qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform environmental and civil engineering tasks, including remedial designs for projects within the Silver Valley of Idaho and Western Montana. These designs include conducting alternatives analyses, preparing sampling plans, preparing construction drawings and specifications, preparing bidding documents, and managing construction projects.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines within MacKay, including structural, geotechnical, and water resources engineers.
• Conduct technical review and project management for engineering deliverables, schedule, and invoicing.
• Manage and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Prepare and review technical reports.
• Develop scopes of work and budget estimates for conducting engineering projects.
• Manage junior staff performing construction observation.
• Assist with business development and proposal writing efforts, when warranted.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline
• Montana or Idaho P.E. license
• 5-10 years of experience in Federal and State environmental regulations or related design experience in heavy civil or earth-moving projects.
• Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and cross-functionally
• Ability to collaboratively solve complex technical problems
• Experience with proposal development, cost estimating, and determining specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Pioneer Technical Services – A Part of MacKay?

Pioneer Technical Services is now part of MacKay, a growing national infrastructure and environmental services firm with more than 50 years of experience serving clients across the United States.

While our name will transition to MacKay in January 2027, our people, leadership, and commitment to delivering innovative, practical solutions remain the same. Together, we’re combining Pioneer’s trusted expertise with the expanded resources, multidisciplinary capabilities, and career opportunities of a growing national organization.

At Pioneer, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that strengthen communities and the environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact.

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

MacKay is an infrastructure and environmental services firm built on more than 50 years of experience and a growing collective of expertise.

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.

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: $35 USD - $50 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.

Open until filled.