Drainage Engineer

At Mac Kay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success.

We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed.

Engineering Analytics, Inc., is now a part of Mac Kay, and we are looking for a motivated, action-oriented, and relationship-driven Civil Engineer with a stormwater focus to join our Infrastructure & Development team in Albuquerque, NM.

Our expanding project portfolio includes drainage, stormwater management, and stream restoration. With a focus on improving our communities, we aim to continue partnering with great clients and building strong relationships. At the same time, we now have the backing of a 370-person organization with expanded technical depth and opportunities across the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, and Midwest.

This Engineer will be required to travel for approximately 25% of the time. Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.

We provide a comfortable and collaborative work environment with flexible scheduling options. We're committed to our work - but we also value having fun.

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Key responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, field work, coordination of tasks and personnel, mentoring junior staff, project management and client management
• Plan and execute tasks and small projects
• Serves as a field-oriented task leader on large and complex projects
• Identifies potential follow-on work and pursue those concepts with Project/Senior staff members and, as appropriate, clients
• Adheres to budget and schedule on tasks, anticipates problems in schedule and budget in advance, and pursues solutions to completion.
• Gives clear instructions and provides accurate and timely feedback to junior staff
• Organizes and prepares project reports, and effectively works with support staff
• Provides concise, clear written documentation of activities in the form of field logs and notes, technical memoranda, and sections of technical reports, as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in municipal stormwater design
• New Mexico P.E. license required; P.E. in other Southwestern states a plus
• 5-7 years of experience in municipal stormwater design, construction and operations
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Technical skills and abilities:

• Evaluate hydrologic conditions, hydraulics, erosion and sediment transport, both in the field and by modelling, as well as design hydraulic infrastructure
• Sound understanding of conveyance design principles, including planning, design, and construction, such as: open channel hydraulics, storm sewer design, bridge sizing, flow diversion, and dam outlet works.
• Water distribution and transmission main design with rigid and non-rigid pipe materials including welded steel pipe, ductile iron pipe, PVC, HDPE, and concrete pressure pipe and cylinder pipe
• Experienced with the use of hydrologic and hydraulic network modeling and design software, which may include HEC-HMS, AutoCAD Civil3D, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, in accordance with expertise

Interpersonal skills and abilities:

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

Why Join Mac Kay?

A people-first culture
At Mac Kay, we put people first. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and do their best work. We support well-being, encourage balance, and create space for people to succeed both professionally and personally.

Meaningful work and real impact
Our teams take on complex infrastructure and environmental challenges that support critical systems and shape the places where people live and work. Every role contributes to delivering that work and making it successful.

Growth and opportunity
We are in an exciting phase of growth, expanding across geographies, services, and markets. That growth creates opportunities for our employees to take on new challenges, build their careers, and contribute in new ways as the company evolves.

A strong and trusted foundation
Built on more than 50 years of experience, Mac Kay has developed a reputation for quality work, strong relationships, and dependable results. You'll be part of a team with a solid foundation and a clear direction for the future.

Opportunities to share in success
We provide opportunities for employees to participate in ownership and build long-term financial value as the company grows.
Our Values

At Mac Kay, 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…