Civil Engineer - EIT at MacKay Sposito – Vancouver, Washington

At MacKay Sposito, we believe great people build great communities, and that starts with hiring the right talent. Our team in Vancouver, WA, is expanding and seeking a growth -focused, dedicated, relationship-driven Civil Engineer (EIT) to join.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with a talented team to design gas pipeline and utility infrastructure projects, while also supporting land development, public works, and transportation efforts for our clients. You’ll play a key part in powering and shaping the communities we serve by delivering high-quality, thoughtful solutions. We’re seeking an individual with strong technical skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for making a meaningful impact.

We offer a comfortable, collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangements. We’re serious about our work – but we’re serious about fun, too.

Ready to amplify your impact? Let’s talk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare site layouts, grading plans, utility designs, and drainage systems for a variety of utility, land development, public works, and transportation projects.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis to support design decisions.
• Ensure project timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met in collaboration with project managers.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and local agencies to ensure project requirements are met.
• Review and interpret survey reports, maps, and as-built drawings.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and cost estimates.
• Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• EIT Certification or ability to sit for the exam within 12 months of hire
• Aptitude and demonstrated hands-on experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to organize, analyze, and present data using spreadsheets, formulas, and basic functions
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on natural gas projects, including pipeline systems, and distribution networks
• Experience on utility projects, including utility layout and design and preparation of plans and specifications for construction
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new tools and processes
• Receptive to training and feedback, with a strong willingness to continuously improve
• Self-starter who takes initiative, shows ownership of responsibilities, and proactively seeks solutions

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
• An excellent reputation - Throughout our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an outstanding reputation in our community, as well as with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• A focus on community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we support a range of local organizations that focus on the pillars of our community, including veterans and youth. Our team members volunteer in various capacities, including as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and in a host of other volunteer positions and initiatives.

Our Values

At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to possessing first-rate technical skills, we seek individuals who are friendly, honest, and dedicated to their work. We know that work isn't only about who you work for, but also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

Who We Are

With more than 50 years of experience, 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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The wage range for this position is $35.50 - $50.00 per hour, depending on experience and placement into a Civil Engineer I - Civil Engineer IV title.

Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including access to our company-sponsored Medical (with 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 also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen. We participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled.