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 work on some of the largest and most challenging projects across the US. With a strong and growing presence in key markets such as the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Austin, Texas, we are expanding our impact through projects that reflect our values of technical excellence, sustainability, and improving communities.

Based in our Los Angeles office, the Project Engineer will play a lead technical role in the development and delivery of projects. Our transportation portfolio spans a wide range of complex work, including bridges (rail/LRT/road), retaining walls, underground and buried structures, transit station structures, and other civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed final designs using industry-standard analysis and design software
Actively participating in project, client, and team meetings
Assisting and mentoring junior staff
Reviewing, preparing, and modifying designs
Analyzing and preparing type studies, reports, specifications, quantities, and estimates
Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including technicians and design professionals across offices
Attending onsite meetings across project locations, including our growing markets in Los Angeles and Austin
Gaining exposure to project, commercial, and client management
Undertaking a ‘digital by default’ approach in deliverables
Supporting our ‘Purpose’ in everything you do

Candidate Specification

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited university
7+ years of structural engineering experience
Experience working with AASHTO, Caltrans, AREMA, ASCE, and CBC design codes and standards
Experience with California seismic analysis and design
Proficiency in designing structures and foundations using cast-in-place reinforced concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, post-tensioned concrete, and structural steel
A methodical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work independently
Strong verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging clients and teams across multiple regions
Excellent technical writing and attention to detail, including preparation of drawings and reports
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across distributed teams
A California Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within one year

A positive attitude, strong commitment to technical excellence, high ethical standards, and an eagerness to contribute to a wide variety of projects—particularly in our expanding Los Angeles and Austin markets—are essential.

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 $126,000- $154,000.

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.

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