Project Engineer Geotechnical

About the role

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Engineer to join our dynamic and rapidly growing geotechnical team. The role centers on underground design and construction projects, providing the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge work in the transportation and water/wastewater sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of our existing portfolio of geotechnical projects in the U.S. and Canada.
• Oversight of staff and execution of field investigation programs to collect data for use in design, condition assessments and the preparation of Reports;
• Contribution to detailed analyses for our projects involving tunnels and underground structures
• Development of field instrumentation programs and evaluation of collected data;
• Management of staff producing design solutions, reports, and contributions to/reviews of specifications and drawings;
• Writing reports for submission to clients, including design-related technical memoranda and Reports;
• Direct client engagement working with guidance from senior management; including liaising with clients, responding to queries, and attending design and progress meetings.
• Contribution to and preparation of proposals for submission to clients;
• Ability to lay out/develop a design program and independently manage a team of staff;
• Managing and mentoring junior/graduate engineers and supporting their development;

Candidate Specification

• Bachelor's degree in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering is required and a Master's in a related field is preferred.
• Professional engineer (PE) license in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts or ability to obtain a license within 12 months;
• NCTI Certified is preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in engineering consultancy (not including education), experience in New York preferred;
• Proficient in the use of structural software: STRAND7, SAP, STAAD or equivalent.
• Proficient in the use of geotechnical software, this may include Plaxis, GeoStudio packages/Slide, Rocscience packages, geotechnical data management (GINT/Holebase). A working knowledge of BIM tools (Bentley/Autodesk) would also be advantageous.
• Demonstratable record in design with experience in geotechnical engineering , ground characterization for soil and rock and a working knowledge of concrete, steel and foundation design
• Strong references from past managers or clients;
• Interest in underground design and construction for the transport, water or wastewater Sectors and multidisciplinary working experience would also be advantageous.

Benefits & Reward

• 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 NY: $108,000 - $132,000.
• NJ: $103,000 - $126,000.
• MA: $107,000 - $130,000.

Collaboration at Our Core

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.