Civil Engineer in Training (EIT) - Municipal

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated, relationship-driven Civil Engineer (EIT) to join our growing team in Lake Oswego, OR. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a talented group of professionals to design municipal projects for our clients. You’ll play a key part in shaping the communities we serve by delivering high-quality, thoughtful solutions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare site layouts and designs in support of municipal infrastructure projects.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis to support design decisions.
• Ensure project timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met in collaboration with project managers.
• Coverage with internal teams, clients, and local agencies to ensure project requirements are met.
• Review and interpret survey reports, maps, and as-built drawings.
• Aid in the preparation of technical reports and cost estimates.
• Stay current with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• EIT Certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications used in civil engineering, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent computer, technical writing, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Valid Drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience.
• EIT certification with the ability and intent to obtain PE licensure.
• Exposure to municipal and wastewater design standards and software.
• Experience performing construction inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications, and preparing detailed on-site observation reports.

Why Join MacKay?

• A people-first culture.
• Meaningful work and real impact.
• Growth and opportunity.
• A strong and trusted foundation.
• Opportunities to share in success.

MacKay

MacKay is an infrastructure and environmental services firm built on more than 50 years of experience and a growing collective of expertise. We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding our reach, strengthening our capabilities, and bringing together talented teams across the country. That growth is creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Every role at MacKay contributes to the success of our projects and the clients we serve. Whether your work is technical or operational, you are part of a team that delivers quality, builds relationships, and moves projects forward. We’re looking for dedicated, talented individuals who deliver excellence, thrive in collaborative environments, and value both meaningful work and work-life balance. If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

Salaries and Benefits

• Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.
• The wage range for this position depends on experience and placement into a Civil Engineer I - Civil Engineer IV title.
• 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.

Employment Requirements

• 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.