Civil Project Engineer - Public Works

  • MacKay Sposito
  • Federal Way, Washington
  • Full Time

Join the Team That Builds Communities

Are you a Civil Project Engineer with a background in transportation, public works, or utilities projects looking for a new opportunity? If so, we are looking for a collaborative individual to add to our already talented team in Federal Way, WA. We offer a comfortable and collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangement options available. Were serious about our work but were serious about fun, too. If that sounds good to you, lets talk.

Keys to Success:

  • Plan, provide design guidance, and manage technical delivery of a variety of civil engineering projects.
  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • Registered PE in the states of Washington and/or Oregon
  • 5+ years of public works transportation and/or utilities experience.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and design technicians
  • Previous experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D required
  • Experience preparing WSDOT and/or ODOT based specifications and opinions of probable construction cost.
  • Business development experience and/or interest in helping to drive client relationships and new work with existing and new clients

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

  • A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do whats best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
  • Strong business development team - This position is supported by a talented, organized, and proven business development team and processes.
  • Excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community and with our clients and business partners. Youll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
  • We give back to the community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we supported a host of local organizations focusing on our community pillars of veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Our Values:
At MacKay Sposito, were serious about our work, but we dont take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each others company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search for people who are friendly, honest, and dedicated to the team and their work.

We believe in constructive candor with our clients and colleagues - sharing our full knowledge and expertise to allow for fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed, and supportive environment, we are able to challenge our people to be the best they can be.

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. Were confident that youll hear about our strong reputation and want to learn more, and we look forward to talking with you about a future with MacKay Sposito.

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.

The wage range for this position is $105,000-$125,000 per year, depending on experience

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 companys 401(k) 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.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

As a federal Contractor, we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Job ID: 489624238
Originally Posted on: 8/16/2025

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