Civil Project Engineer - Municipal

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.

Requirements

are met Review and interpret survey reports, maps, and as-built drawings Prepare technical reports and cost estimates Prepare funding applications for state and federal funding agencies Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory

Attend public meetings and perform public speaking before municipal agencies and boards

Minimum Qualifications

: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline 4-7 years of experience designing municipal projects Experience in wastewater, water resources, and utility projects Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with computer applications in Civil Engineering in AutoCAD Civil 3D, required.

Preferred Qualifications

: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon, or ability to obtain licensure within 6–12 months of hire Why Join MacKay? 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.