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We're seeking a skilled and hands-on Engineering Manager to join our team in Chicago, Illinois.

In this role, you'll serve as a technical resource and mentor for our engineering staff: the person people come to when a design problem gets tricky, a calculation needs a second set of eyes, or an associate has landed on a few possible approaches and wants to talk through which path makes the most sense. You'll help tackle daily engineering challenges alongside staff members, guide them toward confident, independent problem-solving, and lead our office's project deliverables through QA/QC to ensure everything that goes out the door meets our standards for quality and accuracy.

This position is ideal for a senior engineer with direct experience in transportation-related projects who genuinely enjoys teaching and troubleshooting and measures success by how much stronger the team becomes around them.

This is a hybrid role based in our downtown Chicago office, which is conveniently located and easily accessible via public transit. The office features several gathering spaces, a workout space, a cafe, and a food truck, with lobby events geared toward mingling and networking.

We hope you will check us out!

Keys to Success

• Serve as a go-to technical resource for engineering staff, providing day-to-day mentorship and hands-on support in solving design and delivery challenges pertaining to primary transportation related projects.
• Coach and develop project engineers and design technicians, empowering them to build the skills and confidence to work through problems independently.
• Lead QA/QC review of project engineering deliverables: studies, reports, plans, specifications, calculations, and construction documents: ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to engineering standards.
• Troubleshoot complex technical problems and help resolve project bottlenecks in real time.
• Review and provide guidance on roadway, stormwater, and grading design to ensure buildable, high-quality solutions.
• Partner with project managers to keep technical work aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Help set and reinforce office-wide design standards and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, and technical excellence within the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Registered PE in the state of Illinois (or ability to obtain reciprocity)
• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering, including roadway, stormwater, and grading projects
• Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers and design technicians
• Strong QA/QC background with an eye for detail and technical rigor
• Proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred
• A genuine enthusiasm for teaching, coaching, and solving problems collaboratively

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.

About 2IM:

2IM is a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental services firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Our team delivers planning, design, construction management, and program management services across transportation, infrastructure, utilities, aviation, and facilities markets. We are known for our technical expertise, responsiveness, and strong client relationships built on trust and performance.

During this initial integration period, 2IM continues to operate under its current brand, with our leadership and project teams remaining in place. At the same time, we now have the backing of a 700-person organization with expanded technical depth and opportunities across the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, and Midwest.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.