Design Engineer - Water Treatment

Design Engineer

At MacKay Sposito we believe great people build great communities, and that starts with hiring the right talent. Engineering Analytics, Inc. is now a part of MacKay Sposito and as we build our Water Treatment practice, we are seeking a dedicated and relationship-driven Design Engineer to join our team in Fort Collins, CO.

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.

This engineer will be required to travel about 20% of the time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and development of water and wastewater treatment systems, including process modeling, equipment selection, and preparation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Support the preparation of technical reports, and cost estimates for water treatment projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on civil, mechanical, and process design tasks related to treatment facilities and infrastructure.
• Perform calculations related to hydraulics, chemical dosing, and process performance under the supervision of senior engineers.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and emerging treatment technologies.
• Ensure designs and deliverables comply with company quality standards and applicable codes and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam.
• 0–4 years of experience in process design, construction, or operation of water and/or wastewater treatment systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• M.S. in Chemical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• 40 - hour HAZWOPER certification
• 40 – hour MSHA certification

Technical Skills and abilities:

• Engineering design, including process, mechanical, piping, and pumping systems
• Basic cost estimating
• Exposure to procurement and construction specifications

Interpersonal skills:

• Nimble learner and adapts well to change
• Emotional intelligence
• Maintains confidentiality
• Active listening skills

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 support several local organizations focusing on community pillars surrounding veterans and the 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.

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.

The wage range for this position is $42.00 - $50.00/hour depending on experience. 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 also receive paid vacation time, paid sick time, and 11 paid holidays and are able 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. Open until filled.