Civil/Environmental Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a Civil/Environmental Engineer specializing in environmental remediation and heavy-civil earthwork design to join our team at our Helena, MT office. The position requires experience across multiple phases of environmental and civil engineering consulting, including preparing technical plans and specifications, managing client and design teams, preparing bidding documents, and overseeing field inspections. The engineer will be required to travel for 10-30% of their time.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform environmental and civil engineering tasks, including remedial designs for projects within the Silver Valley of Idaho and Western Montana. These designs include conducting alternatives analyses, preparing sampling plans, preparing construction drawings and specifications, preparing bidding documents, and managing construction projects.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines within MacKay, including structural, geotechnical, and water resources engineers.
• Conduct technical review and project management for engineering deliverables, schedule, and invoicing.
• Manage and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Prepare and review technical reports.
• Develop scopes of work and budget estimates for conducting engineering projects.
• Manage junior staff performing construction observation.
• Assist with business development and proposal writing efforts, when warranted.
• Manage staff members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Montana P.E. license.
• 5-10 years of experience in Federal and State environmental regulations or related design experience in heavy civil or earth-moving projects.
• Proficient in MS Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels and cross-functionally.
• Ability to collaboratively solve complex technical problems.
• Experience with proposal development, cost estimating, and determining specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience leading a team is a plus.

About Us

Pioneer Technical Services is now part of MacKay, a growing national infrastructure and environmental services firm with more than 50 years of experience serving clients across the United States. While our name will transition to MacKay in January 2027, our people, leadership, and commitment to delivering innovative, practical solutions remain the same. Together, we’re combining Pioneer’s trusted expertise with the expanded resources, multidisciplinary capabilities, and career opportunities of a growing national organization.

At MacKay, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and support one another:

• Honesty: We build trust through transparency, integrity, and accountability.
• Dedication: We are committed to the success of our team members, clients, and communities.
• Relationships: We foster lasting connections that strengthen our work and the teams around us.

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. 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Company-sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans.
  • 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Employee ownership options.
• Coverage of expenses associated with licensure.
• Annual performance bonuses.

Pay

US Pay Range: $35 USD - $60 USD (based on candidate experience, qualifications, and market considerations).