Structural Engineer

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed. 

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 one of our Bay Area, Los Angeles, or Austin offices, the Senior 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

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