Assistant Remote Project Engineer Jobs in California

Engineering Analytics, now part of MacKay, is seeking a motivated and relationship-focused full-time Project Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA.  This role will have a mix of office and field-based responsibilities across a broad range of multi-year projects within aerospace, water treatment, and more. We are open to this Engineer being located in Los Angeles in a remote capacity to support our clients.
We offer a comfortable and collaborative work environment. We're serious about our work - but we're serious about fun, too. If that sounds good to you, let's talk. 

This Project Engineer will travel approximately 50% of the time in Southern California.

Key Responsibilities:

• Construction management/inspection activities
• Design of water, wastewater, and other infrastructure systems and facilities
• Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of groundwater/wastewater projects
• Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder management, and sub-consultant coordination
• Industrial Process Control and Control Systems Design
• Assist in proposal preparation, including oral presentations. 
• Prepare the scope, schedule, and budget for new projects
• Work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
• Take ownership of projects from start to finish
• Review submittals and RFIs, prepare  designs for a variety of projects, keeping within budget and meeting timelines/milestones

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in water, wastewater, and stormwater project design 
• At least one year of experience in field construction oversight
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Civil Engineering
• Ability to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Ability to learn and adapt
• Ability to manage several project tasks concurrently
• Ability to work independently on construction sites
• Solid organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with multi-disciplinary team members

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with Project Management platforms such as ACC
• Experience with scheduling software such as Primavera P6
• California P.E. license or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe

Why Join MacKay?

A people-first culture
At 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 impact
Our 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 opportunity
We 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 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.

Opportunities to share in success
We 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.

Every role at MacKay contributes to the success of our projects and the clients we serve. Whether your work is technical or operational, you are part of a team that delivers quality, builds relationships, and moves projects forward.

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. 

About Engineering Analytics, Inc.
Engineering Analytics, Inc. (EA), now part of MacKay, 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. 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.