Civil Project Engineer - Stormwater

MacKay

$105K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering, focusing on municipal stormwater design
  • Arizona P.E. license required or ability to obtain soon; P.E. in other Southwest states desirable
  • 5-10 years of experience in municipal stormwater design, construction, and operations
  • Proven ability to build and sustain solid client relationships
  • Experience with proposal development, cost estimating, and specifications
  • Interest in business development is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Conduct calculations, field work, and coordinate personnel
  • Plan and execute tasks and manage small projects
  • Lead design on large, complex projects
  • Identify and pursue potential follow-on work with clients
  • Adhere to budget and schedule while anticipating and resolving issues
  • Provide mentorship and feedback to junior staff
  • Prepare project reports and collaborate effectively with support staff
  • Document activities clearly in field logs and technical reports

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance options
  • 100% company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with up to 4% matching
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays
  • Employee ownership options available
  • Licensure-related expenses covered by the company
  • Annual performance bonuses
Full Job Description
We are looking for a motivated, action-oriented, and relationship-driven Project Civil Engineer with a focus on stormwater to join our Infrastructure & Development team in Phoenix, Arizona. This role will also support our projects in New Mexico as we expand our footprint in the Southwest.

Our expanding project portfolio includes drainage, stormwater management, and stream restoration. With a focus on improving our communities, we aim to continue partnering with great clients and building strong relationships. At the same time, we now have the backing of a 700-person organization with expanded technical depth and opportunities across the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, and Midwest.

This Engineer will be required to travel for approximately 25% of the time.

Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.

We provide a comfortable and collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangements.

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Key responsibilities:
  • Perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, field work, coordination of tasks and personnel, mentoring junior staff, project management and client management
  • Plan and execute tasks and small projects
  • Lead the design on large and complex projects
  • Identifies potential follow-on work and pursues those concepts with Project/Senior staff members and, as appropriate, clients
  • Adheres to budget and schedule on tasks, anticipates problems in schedule and budget in advance, and pursues solutions to completion.
  • Gives clear instructions and provides accurate and timely feedback to junior staff
  • Organizes and prepares project reports and effectively works with support staff
  • Provides concise, clear written documentation of activities in the form of field logs and notes, technical memoranda, and sections of technical reports, as required
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Minimum Requirements:
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in municipal stormwater design
  • Arizona P.E. license required or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe; P.E. in other Southwestern states a plus
  • 5-10 years of experience in municipal stormwater design, construction, and operations
  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining good client relationships
  • Experience with proposal development, cost estimating, and determining specifications.
  • Interest in business development efforts is a plus.

Technical skills and abilities:
  • Evaluate hydrologic conditions, hydraulics, erosion, and sediment transport, both in the field and by modeling, as well as design hydraulic infrastructure
  • Sound understanding of conveyance design principles, including planning, design, and construction, such as open channel hydraulics, storm sewer design, bridge sizing, flow diversion, and dam outlet works.
  • Water distribution and transmission main design with rigid and non-rigid pipe materials, including welded steel pipe, ductile iron pipe, PVC, HDPE, and concrete pressure pipe and cylinder pipe
  • Experienced with the use of hydrologic and hydraulic network modeling and design software, which may include HEC-HMS, AutoCAD Civil3D, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, in accordance with expertise

Interpersonal skills and abilities:
  • Nimble learner and adapts well to change
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Active listening skills
  • Conflict resolution skills

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

$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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