Civil Project Engineer - Municipal

MacKay

$105K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • 4-7 years of experience with municipal project design.
  • Experience in water resources and wastewater projects.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for Civil Engineering tasks.
  • Strong client communication and customer service skills.
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and drafting technicians.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver civil engineering projects, with an emphasis on municipal work.
  • Maintain communication with clients regarding project status and schedules.
  • Prepare engineering calculations and analysis reports to guide design choices.
  • Ensure project deliverables and timelines are met through teamwork.
  • Coordinate with clients, agencies, and internal teams to align on project requirements.
  • Review survey data and interpret maps and as-built drawings.
  • Draft technical reports and cost estimates for project proposals.

Benefits

  • Access to company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 100% company-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave, along with 11 paid holidays.
  • Opportunities for employee stock ownership and licensure expense coverage.
  • Annual performance bonuses.
Full Job Description
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 team
  • Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and local agencies to ensure project 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 requirements
  • 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.
  • Excellent computer, writing, communication, and customer service skills
  • Strong client communication skills, with a focus on engaging effectively with municipal officials
  • Experience mentoring engineers-in-training and drafting technicians

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon, or ability to obtain licensure within 6-12 months of hire

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.

US Pay Range

$105,000-$130,000 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.

Open until filled.

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