Project Engineer Structural

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 delivering exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of our work in North America—including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water—we empower our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining projects. Join us in a collaborative environment where your ambitions align with ours, and you can shape your story.

About the role

Based in our Los Angeles office, the Project Engineer will play a lead technical role in the development and delivery of transportation and infrastructure projects. Our portfolio spans complex work, including bridges (rail/LRT/road), retaining walls, underground and buried structures, transit station structures, and other civil infrastructure. This role offers exposure to project, commercial, and client management while supporting our ‘Purpose’ in everything you do.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed final designs using industry-standard analysis and design software
• Actively participate in project, client, and team meetings
• Assist and mentor junior staff
• Review, prepare, and modify designs
• Analyze and prepare type studies, reports, specifications, quantities, and estimates
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including technicians and design professionals across offices
• Attend onsite meetings across project locations, including Los Angeles and Austin
• Adopt a ‘digital by default’ approach in deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• 7+ years of structural engineering experience
• Experience 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
• 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
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within one year
• Positive attitude, strong commitment to technical excellence, high ethical standards, and eagerness to contribute to projects in our expanding Los Angeles and Austin markets

Benefits

• Employee ownership with personal and group performance bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package: 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays, PTO, and parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance

Pay

The expected salary for this position is $126,000–$154,000.

Schedule

Full-time, hybrid role with a minimum of three days per week in the Los Angeles office. Flexibility to balance client, team, and personal commitments.

Location: Los Angeles, CA. Contract Type: Regular (US only).