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Water/Wastewater Design Engineer

MacKay Sposito
Fort Collins, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026

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

We offer a comfortable, collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangements. 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 for about 20% of their time. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical advisor for water treatment and process design
  • Perform analyses, prepare drawings, and write specifications
  • Responsible for preparing work product
  • Prepare scope and budgets for proposals

Minimum Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Chemical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering with an emphasis on the design of water/wastewater treatment systems
  • Colorado P.E. license is required; P.E. in other southwestern states is a plus
  • 5-10 years of experience in process design, construction and operations in municipal and industrial water treatment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • M.S. in Chemical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
  • 40–hour MSHA certification
  • Experience with treatment plant operations

Technical Skills and abilities:

  • Engineering design, including process, mechanical, piping, and pumping systems
  • Operational and oversight experience
  • Construction management/oversight
  • Cost estimating
  • Preparation of procurement and construction specifications
  • Scheduling and subcontractor management

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 our community pillars of veterans and the youth. Our team members take on 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 firmly believe 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.

About Engineering Analytics, Inc.
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.

EA will continue to operate under its established name during a transitional period as we work toward full integration with MacKay Sposito. Our combined capabilities allow us to offer broader career opportunities, greater resources, and expanded services while maintaining EA’s client focus, collaborative culture, and technical excellence. To learn more about EA’s background and areas of expertise, visit www.enganalytics.com.

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.

The annual wage range for this position is $105,000- $129,000, 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 401k 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 and annual performance-based 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.


Salary : $105,000 - $129,000

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