Project Engineer - Land Development

Location: Pasco, WA

Department: MacKay Sposito

Join the Team That Builds Communities

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 Pasco, 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 51 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. 

Keys to Success

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• 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

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 - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community and 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 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, 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 having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is 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 51 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.

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 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 performance-based bonuses.

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.