Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager - Mining

We are seeking a full-time “seller-doer” Civil Project Manager to join our Mining team. Project win and delivery experience in mine reclamation, site remediation, and closure is preferred. This role offers the opportunity to grow our mining practice in the Southwestern United States.

This Project Manager position involves traveling 20% of the time. This hybrid role can be based out of our Albuquerque or Phoenix branch offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as lead engineer for civil and geotechnical components of mining infrastructure projects, with full accountability for technical quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Plan, provide design guidance, and manage a variety of active and closure mining projects.
• Prepare and manage project scope, budget, schedule, and meet deliverables.
• Participate in detailed design and permitting processes
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, models, and methods.
• Communicate with clients about current projects, identify and position the firm to win future work, and ensure the firm’s success.
• Effectively supervise technical staff to deliver projects.
• Directing field activities, including investigation, monitoring, and testing services on a construction project
• Write and review technical reports
• Assist with business development efforts to cultivate strong client relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in NM or AZ, or the ability to obtain one within a year of employment
• 10+ years of progressive experience in civil and geotechnical engineering, primarily in the mining sector
• Extensive experience with earthworks, foundations, mine waste, tailings, heap leach pads, and water management systems
• Strong project management, leadership, and client relationship skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in civil engineering design software and methodologies

Preferred qualifications:

• M.S. in Civil, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Consulting Services experience within the Mining sector

Why Join MacKay?

A strong and trusted foundation
Built 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.

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.

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.

US Pay Range

$135,000—$185,000 USD

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 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.