Senior Design Engineer - Water/Wastewater Treatment at MacKay

Department: Engineering & DesignEducation: education_required

Compensation

$130,000 – $155,000/yr

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico · Fort Collins, Colorado · +3
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: May 6, 2026

Description

MacKay is hiring a Senior Design Engineer to advise on water and wastewater treatment processes, prepare analyses, drawings, and specifications, support proposals, oversee construction projects, manage client relationships, and lead and mentor junior staff. The role requires a relevant engineering degree, a Colorado Professional Engineer license, at least 10 years of process design, construction, and operations experience, and approximately 20% travel. It offers flexible work arrangements, remote review of candidates, and a US pay range of $130,000 to $155,000.

Required Skills

Water treatment
Engineering design
Piping systems
Cost estimation
Construction oversight
Project management
Subcontractor management
Team mentoring

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering with an emphasis on water/wastewater treatment system design
Required Previous Experiences: 10+ years of experience in process design, construction, and operations
Cost estimation, scheduling, and subcontractor management
Independent project management
Managing and mentoring junior staff
Preferred Qualifications: Master of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
40-hour HAZWOPER certification
40-hour MSHA certification
Experience with treatment plant operations
Professional Engineer license in another southwestern state
Translation Company Name: MacKay