Assistant Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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MacKay & Somps is looking to fill an Assistant Civil Engineer position in our Pleasanton, CA office. Qualified candidates with an interest in and experience in land development design, public infrastructure design, and / or hydrology and hydraulic stormwater and flood control modeling, or a combination of these, are encouraged to apply using the “Apply” link. B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited university is required. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in California is preferred. Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Associate Civil Engineers work under the general direction of our senior staff on a wide range of land development and public infrastructure projects including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments; as well as public infrastructure projects (sanitary sewer, water supply, water resources and storm drainage). Assignments may include supervision of junior and assistant level staff, AutoCAD Civil 3D design and drafting, grading and earthwork design, hydrology / hydraulics calculations, and coordination with public agencies and other consultants.

Desired Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 4 years of land development and / or public infrastructure design experience in California.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Some project management experience is preferred such as assisting with client and agency communication, coordinating with team design consultants, compiling submittals, preparing project schedules, assisting with proposal writing, etc.
• Competence in Hydrology & Hydraulic modeling is a plus.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with a team are required.

Software used in this role may include AutoCAD Civil3D, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, XP-Storm, and WaterCAD Version 8i.

We value candidates that fit with our culture of strong work ethic and team camaraderie. Highly proficient engineers with proven experience who thrive in a team-oriented, client driven work environment are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in applying to MacKay & Somps and need a reasonable accommodation to do so, or would like to apply for general consideration, please contact opportunities@msce.com or 925-416-1790.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

For a complete listing of all our openings, please visit our careers webpage : https : / / msce.com / careers /

No recruiters please.

About MacKay & Somps

Few engineering firms match our track record in California. We are one of the largest and most successful privately held civil engineering firms in NorCal, with offices in Pleasanton (SF Bay Area) and Roseville (Sacramento Valley). Consistently listed in the top 500 design firms in the US by the ENR as we successfully integrate engineering, planning, and surveying expertise to get projects built efficiently and cost effectively. Founded in 1953, MacKay & Somps helped drive growth in Northern California after World War II and we continue that same energy today. Our multi-disciplinary teams provide services from entitlements through construction.

MacKay & Somps is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

MacKay & Somps’ goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of employees. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to personnel matters.

MacKay & Somps offers an excellent compensation and benefits package which includes :

MacKay & Somps also offers flexible work schedules and an active, high energy work environment with periodic Friday barbeques / lunch gatherings. The company hosts a holiday lunch and an annual companywide dinner party along with other social activities throughout the year. If you are interested in applying to MacKay & Somps and need a reasonable accommodation to do so or would like to apply to our company for general consideration, please contact opportunities@msce.com.

Notice to Applicants

MacKay & Somps Civil Engineers, Inc. (the Company) collects certain personal information about you. This notice describes the categories of personal information about you. This notice describes the categories of personal information the Company collects and the purposes for which they are used in accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

The law provides California applicants and employees with certain rights with respect to the personal information collected from them, including the rights : to delete personal information; to correct inaccurate personal information; to access personal information; to know what personal information is sold or shared and to whom; to opt out of selling or sharing of personal information; to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information; and not to be discriminated or retaliated against for exercising rights under the law.

The personal information we collect as part of our application process as presented to us either solicited or unsolicited, intentionally or unintentionally, on a resume, in an email, or in another submitted form includes, but is not limited to : identifiers; name; signature; address; telephone number; email address; education and employment history; characteristics of protected classifications such as age, marital status, gender, sex, race, color, disability, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, military / veteran status, etc.; and inferences drawn from any of the personal and sensitive information listed.

The Company collects information about you from you; prior employers, references, recruiters, and job-related social media platforms; and third-party companies related to an open job posting.

During the recruitment process, the Company uses your personal information strictly for recruitment purposes only. In the event of a presented and accepted offer, applications will be kept as part of the candidate's personnel record. For purposes of the CCPA / CPRA, the Company does not sell or share the personal information or sensitive personal information of job applicants or employees.

The Company retains the information it receives about you for a period of ten years, unless a shorter or longer period is required by California or federal law.

For inquiries or to submit requests for information, deletion, or correction, or to request a copy of the Company’s privacy policy, please contact :

MacKay & Somps Administrative Services

5142 Franklin Drive, Suite C

Pleasanton, CA 94588

925-416-1790

adser@msce.com

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.