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# Engineering Manager

MacKay

At MacKay, 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.We're seeking a skilled and hands-on Engineering Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you'll serve as a technical resource and mentor for our engineering staff: the person people come to when a design problem gets tricky, a calculation needs a second set of eyes, or an associate has landed on a few possible approaches and wants to talk through which path makes the most sense. You'll help tackle daily engineering challenges alongside staff members, guide them toward confident, independent problem-solving, and lead our office's project deliverables through QA/QC to ensure everything that goes out the door meets our standards for quality and accuracy. This position is ideal for a senior engineer with direct experience in transportation-related projects who genuinely enjoys teaching and troubleshooting and measures success by how much stronger the team becomes around them. This is a hybrid role based in our downtown Chicago office, which is conveniently located and easily accessible via public transit. The office features several gathering spaces, a workout space, a cafe, and a food truck, with lobby events geared toward mingling and networking. We hope you will check us out! Keys to Success Serve as a go-to technical resource for engineering staff, providing day-to-day mentorship and hands-on support in solving design and delivery challenges pertaining to primary transportation related projects. Coach and develop project engineers and design technicians, empowering them to build the skills and confidence to work through problems independently. Lead QA/QC review of project engineering deliverables: studies, reports, plans, specifications, calculations, and construction documents: ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to engineering standards. Troubleshoot complex technical problems and help resolve project bottlenecks in real time. Review and provide guidance on roadway, stormwater, and grading design to ensure buildable, high-quality solutions. Partner with project managers to keep technical work aligned with scope, schedule, and budget. Help set and reinforce office-wide design standards and best practices. Foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, and technical excellence within the engineering team. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field Registered PE in the state of Illinois (or ability to obtain reciprocity) 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering, including roadway, stormwater, and grading projects Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and design technicians Strong QA/QC background with an eye for detail and technical rigor Proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred A genuine enthusiasm for teaching, coaching, and solving problems collaboratively Why Join MacKay? A people-first cultureAt MacKay, 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 impactOur 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 opportunityWe 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 foundationBuilt on more than 50 years of experience, MacKay 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 successWe provide opportunities for employees to participate in ownership and build long-term financial value as the company grows. Our Values 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. Who We Are 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. That growth is creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. We’re looking for dedicated, talented individuals who deliver excellence, thrive in collaborative environments, and value both meaningful work and work-life balance. If this sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you. 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.US Pay Range$150,000—$200,000 USDFull-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 receive paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and are able to participate in employee ownership options. MacKay pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance 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.  

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