Project Engineer - Land Development
About The Position
At MacKay Sposito, we believe great people build great communities, and that starts with hiring the right talent. We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Land Development team in Vancouver, Washington. In this role, you’ll take the lead on designing and delivering land development projects from concept through construction. 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. Your expertise will guide technical design, ensure adherence to engineering standards, and contribute to innovative, buildable designs. You’ll also have opportunities to mentor junior engineers, support client communications, and help drive project success through your technical insight and problem-solving approach. This position is ideal for an engineer who values collaboration, continuous learning, and making a tangible impact through their work. If that sounds good to you, let’s talk. 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.
Requirements
- Registered PE in the states of Washington and/or Oregon
- 5 years of experience in residential land development and/or road and utility design
- Experience in stormwater and sanitary sewer design, grading plans, and site development in Western Washington
- Experience mentoring engineers and design technicians
- Previous experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D required
Responsibilities
- Plan, provide design guidance, and manage technical delivery of a variety of civil engineering projects, primarily focused in Residential Land Development
- 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.
Benefits
- Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefits package, including access to our company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
