Engineering Project Manager

MacKay

$175K — $240K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in soil/groundwater remediation, water, wastewater, vapor intrusion, and stormwater project design
  • Design experience on groundwater or wastewater treatment systems
  • At least two years of project management experience
  • California P.E. license or ability to obtain through reciprocity
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Civil Engineering
  • Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering projects from initiation to completion, managing scope, planning, and delivery
  • Direct engineering design and technical analysis for water, wastewater, and groundwater projects
  • Ensure quality by overseeing QA/QC processes and adhering to engineering standards
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders, facilitating effective project coordination
  • Mentor and provide technical leadership to Project Engineers and staff
  • Contribute to business development and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 100% company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match
  • Paid vacation and sick time, plus 11 paid holidays
  • Employee ownership options and annual performance bonuses
  • Coverage for expenses related to licensure
Full Job Description
Engineering Analytics, now part of MacKay, is seeking a motivated and full-time Engineering Project Manager to join our team in San Diego, CA. This role will have a mix of project management and technical resource responsibilities across a broad range of multi-year projects within aerospace, water treatment, and more.

Join a firm where people stay and where new teammates are genuinely invested in. You'll work on technically challenging environmental projects for nationally recognized aerospace, defense, and industrial clients while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, close collaboration with experienced colleagues, and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as you advance in your career.

We've built a team with exceptional continuity, deep technical expertise, and a genuine investment in one another's success. If you're looking for a place where you can truly grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Management & Delivery
  • Lead engineering projects from initiation through completion, overseeing project scope, planning, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, invoicing, resource forecasting, and successful delivery.
Technical Leadership
  • Direct engineering design, technical analysis, and the preparation and review of studies, reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, calculations, construction documents, submittals, and RFIs for water, wastewater, and groundwater infrastructure projects.
Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure technical excellence by overseeing QA/QC processes and applying engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures throughout project delivery.
Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, consultants, contractors, and internal teams, building trusted relationships and ensuring effective project coordination.
Team Leadership
  • Mentor, develop, and provide technical leadership to Project Engineers and engineering staff while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Business Development & Continuous Improvement
  • Contribute to proposal development, project pursuits, backlog planning, and client growth initiatives while driving continuous improvements in project delivery, operational workflows, and client service.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in soil/groundwater remediation, water, wastewater, vapor intrusion, and stormwater project design
  • Design experience on groundwater or wastewater treatment systems
  • At least two years of project management experience
  • California P.E. license or the ability to obtain one through reciprocity within a reasonable time frame
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Civil Engineering
  • Ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships
  • Ability to learn and adapt
  • Ability to manage several project management/engineering tasks concurrently
  • Solid organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with multi-disciplinary team members

Preferred qualifications:
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
  • First aid/CPR trained
  • Familiarity with Project Management platforms such as AutoCAD Forma
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Plant 3D
  • Familiarity with control system narratives
  • Familiarity with low-voltage power
  • California Stormwater Design and Qualified SWPPP Developer
  • Design of vapor barriers and mitigation systems


US Pay Range

$175,000-$240,000 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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