Structural Engineer

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’s transportation and infrastructure teams deliver some of the most complex and impactful projects across the United States. From major bridge systems to transit infrastructure, our work is driven by technical excellence, innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to improving the communities we serve.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to play a key role in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to challenging engineering assignments while gaining exposure to multidisciplinary collaboration, project delivery, and client engagement.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed structural designs using industry-standard analysis and design software
• Contribute to projects involving bridges (rail/LRT/highway), retaining walls, underground/buried structures, transit stations, and other civil infrastructure
• Participate in project meetings, client discussions, and multidisciplinary coordination
• Review, prepare, and refine engineering designs, drawings, and technical documents
• Perform structural analyses, prepare reports, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and other disciplines to ensure integrated design delivery
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Attend site visits and on-site coordination meetings
• Support a “digital by default” delivery approach in project execution
• Gain exposure to project management, commercial aspects, and client relations

Candidate Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• 3+ years of structural engineering experience with a Master’s degree and EIT certification
• Experience with relevant design standards with AASHTO, Caltrans, AREMA, ASCE, CBC
• Experience in California seismic analysis and design
• Proficiency in designing structures using:
  • Cast-in-place reinforced concrete
  • Precast/prestressed concrete
  • Post-tensioned systems
  • Structural steel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop high-quality technical reports and drawings
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective team collaboration and interpersonal skills
• A proactive mindset, with a commitment to technical excellence, integrity, and continuous learning

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 $92,000 - $112,000.

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.

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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.