Assistant Resident Engineer - Stations and Tunnels
Los Angeles, CA, 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.
If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
Mott MacDonald is looking for a construction professional to join our ever-expanding team in Southern California. Specifically, we are looking for a qualified Assistant Resident Engineer .
Key Responsibilities:
Project Documentation & Closeout- Assist in preparing project closeout documentation for multiple projects.
- Maintain organized project records within the document management system.
- Meet regularly with the Owner’s Engineer (OE) to ensure all documentation is accurate and current.
Project Controls & Change Management
- Support the preparation and evaluation of modifications, change orders, cost analyses, and pre‑negotiation plans.
- Track and manage changes, maintaining detailed change logs and master logs for systematic oversight.
- Conduct technical and contractual analysis for change orders, including drafting scopes of work.
- Review potential change requests or PSA requests for merit and develop supporting documentation.
- Prepare Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for project changes, PSAs, and RFCs.
- Assign priority levels and deadlines for change orders in coordination with the Construction Manager.
- Collaborate with project controls teams, contracts teams, and other departments as needed.
Construction Management Support
- Evaluate project issues and support the Construction Manager with technical insights.
- Resolve construction issues and contribute to design issue resolution.
- Interface with contractors, client representatives, and agency personnel.
- Review submittals, RFIs, FCRs, specifications, and related project documentation as required.
- Review quantity tracking and labor logs, updating issue logs as new items arise.
- Review schedule updates, look-ahead schedules, and provide input for monthly schedule reporting.
Reporting & Correspondence
- Assist with preparing reports, letters, and correspondence for executive review and contractor communication.
- Assemble presentations for management using various software tools.
- Draft weekly summary narratives and develop summary graphs for Construction Manager review.
- Review correspondence logs and draft responses to support project communications.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate work with team members, including Project Controls, Contract Administration, and other functional groups.
- Support and participate in client-requested activities and Construction Management team tasks.
- Set up and lead meetings relating to project progress, issues, or specific work activities.
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in the implementation of project management software tools to support construction management activities.
- Conduct contract document research to evaluate design and construction changes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Construction Manager (Design-Build).
Benefits & Reward
At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. 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.
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
The expected salary for this position is $169,000- $207,000
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles