Civil Engineer
Chicago, IL, US
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.
Your Impact:
From the moment you join us, you will be immersed in a team of exceptional engineering consultants who work to deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve. With guidance from a professional engineer and our global practice network, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
- Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs, exhibits and plan sheets
- Analyzing existing roadway and bridge infrastructure through field visits and record drawings/plan reviews
- Preparing traffic studies, including performing capacity and safety analyses
- Gaining exposure to project, commercial, and client management
- Actively participating in our Early Careers Professionals Network
- Supporting our ‘Purpose’ in everything you do
The Mott MacDonald Chicago office is looking for candidates with a passion for transportation engineering, experience with computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software, and a desire to strive for technical excellence. If the following qualifications describe you, apply today to further your career at Mott MacDonald!
- A bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, or a related field, from an accredited university
- Methodical approach to problem-solving to undertake tasks efficiently and independently
- Competent verbal and technical writing communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with team members
- A proficient ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and designs
- Demonstrable interest in highway engineering projects through relevant experience, such as roadway plan production projects from past jobs internships, or school projects.
- Basic proficiency with OpenRoads Designer design software
- Familiarity with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE) manual and CADD manual
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!
Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.
The expected salary for this position is $75,000-$87,000
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
Equal opportunity is the law.
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago