Civil Project Engineer

MacKay Sposito; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Washington is seeking a Project Engineer with a strong background in transportation and public works projects. The successful candidate will manage technical delivery, ensure effective client communication, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment. Offering a comfortable work culture and a competitive salary, this role supports ongoing professional development and business growth.

Benefits

Well-rounded benefits package

401k plan with up to 4% match

Paid vacation time and holidays

Annual profit-sharing bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public works transportation and/or utilities experience.
• Experience mentoring engineers and design technicians is required.
• Business development experience or interest in client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide design guidance, and manage technical delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Communicate with clients and collaborate with project managers.
• Assist project managers to prepare and manage project scope, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Mentoring

Collaborative Work

Education

Registered PE in Washington and/or Oregon

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Are you a Project Engineer with a background in transportation, public works, or utilities projects looking for a new opportunity? If so, we are looking for a collaborative individual to add to our already talented team. We offer a comfortable and collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangement options available.We’re serious about our work – but we’re serious about fun, too. If that sounds good to you, let’s talk. Because life is too short to dread Mondays.

Who We Are:

With more than 50 years of serving our clients and communities, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services. With the addition of our subsidiary, Riparia Environmental, we deliver a full suite of services from design and engineering to maintenance and environmental compliance. Together, we balance development with environmental stewardship and sustainability.

We encourage you to ask around about us and do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll hear about our strong reputation and want to learn more, and we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.

Keys to Success:

• Plan, provide design guidance, and manage technical delivery of a variety of civil engineering projects.
• Communicate with clients regarding current projects and collaborate with project managers and our business development team to identify and position the firm to successfully win future work.
• Effectively direct and support technical staff to deliver projects.
• Assist project managers to prepare and manage project scope, budget, and schedule and prepare deliverables.
• Assist with business development efforts to cultivate strong client relationships.

Qualifications:

• Registered PE in the states of Washington and/or Oregon
• 5+ years of public works transportation and/or utilities experience.
• Experience mentoring engineers and design technicians
• Previous experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D required
• Experience preparing WSDOT and/or ODOT based specifications and opinions of probable construction cost.
• Business development experience and/or interest in helping to drive client relationships and new work with existing and new clients

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
• Strong business development team - This position is supported by a talented, organized, and proven business development team and processes.
• Excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• We give back to the community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Our Values:

At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search for people who are friendly, honest, and dedicated to the team and their work.

We believe in constructive candor with our clients and colleagues - sharing our full knowledge and expertise to allow for fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed, and supportive environment, we are able to challenge our people to be the best they can be.

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

The wage range for this position is $105,000-$125,000 per year, depending on experience

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefits package, including access to our company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. 100% company paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% match Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual profit-sharing 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.