Senior Water / Wastewater Engineer - Civil & Chemical

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Engineering Analytics
Mid Level

Join the Team That Builds Communities

At MacKay Sposito, we believe great people build great communities—and that starts with hiring the right talent. Engineering Analytics, now a part of MacKay Sposito, is seeking a full time Senior Water / Wastewater Engineer - Civil & Chemical to join the team in San Diego, CA.  

We offer a comfortable and collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangement options available. We’re serious about our work – but we’re serious about fun, too. If that sounds good to you, let’s talk. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design of water, wastewater and other infrastructure systems and facilities
  • Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of groundwater/wastewater projects
  • Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder management, and sub-consultant coordination
  • Industrial process control and Control Systems Design
  • Leading and mentoring mid-level staff
  • Construction management/inspection
  • Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations. 
  • Prepare the scope, schedule, and budget for new projects
  • Work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
  • Take ownership of projects from start to finish
  • Review submittals, oversee the design, variety of projects keeping within budget and meeting timelines/milestones

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in water, wastewater, and stormwater project design 
  • 5+  years of experience in field construction management
  • Bachelors degree in Chemical or Civil Engineering
  • P.E. license in California or ability to transfer within a reasonable timeframe is required.
  • Quality control certifications
  • Abilities to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships
  • Ability to learn and adapt
  • Experience in managing technical staff and project teams
  • Ability to manage several projects concurrently
  • Demonstrated success in business development activities
  • Solid organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients and multi-disciplinary team members

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 serve in volunteer positions as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and participate across a broad range of 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. 

We believe firmly in the principle of constructive candor – always telling the client everything they need to know to make fully informed decisions. By creating a positive, committed and supportive environment, we’re able to challenge our people to be the best that they can be, and to celebrate every success.

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. With the addition of our subsidiary, Riparia Environmental, we now deliver a full suite of services from design and engineering to maintenance and environmental compliance. Together, we balance development with environmental stewardship and sustainability.

About Engineering Analytics, Inc.
Engineering Analytics, Inc. (EA), now part of MacKay Sposito, is a civil and environmental engineering firm with a strong reputation for solving complex infrastructure and remediation challenges. With offices in Fort Collins, Colorado; Raton, New Mexico; and San Diego, California, the EA team brings deep expertise in site remediation, mining, water resources, municipal infrastructure, and energy-related projects.

EA will continue to operate under its established name during a transitional period as we work toward full integration with MacKay Sposito. Our combined capabilities allow us to offer broader career opportunities, greater resources, and expanded services while maintaining EA’s client focus, collaborative culture, and technical excellence. To learn more about EA’s background and areas of expertise, visit www.enganalytics.com.

We encourage you to ask around about us. Do some digging. We’re confident that you’ll 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 upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The annual wage range for this position is $140,000  - $190,000, depending on experience.  Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. 

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 401k plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays and are eligible to participate in employee ownership offerings. 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.

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