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 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.

About the role

Mott MacDonald’s transportation and infrastructure teams work on some of the largest and most challenging projects across the US. We’ve completed and are currently involved in complex projects incorporating our values of technical excellence, sustainability, and improving communities. The structural engineer will provide a technical role in developing projects, including bridges (rail/LRT/road), retaining walls, underground and buried structures, transit station structures, and miscellaneous civil structures.

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.
• Interact with team members and coordinate work with technicians and design professionals from other disciplines.
• Attend onsite meetings.
• Gain exposure to project, commercial, and client management.
• Undertake a ‘digital by default’ approach in deliverables.
• Support our ‘Purpose’ in everything you do.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Five 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 the design of structures and foundations using cast-in-place reinforced concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, post-tensioned concrete, and structural steel.
• Methodical approach to problem-solving to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
• Strong technical written communication and attention to detail, with an ability to produce accurate technical drawings and reports.
• Excellent teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• A California Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred or the ability to obtain one within one year.
• A positive attitude, strong commitment to technical excellence, high ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn and perform a wide variety of tasks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability coverage.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Parental leave.
• Company-paid life insurance.

Pay

Expected salary ranges:

• San Jose, CA: $119,000–$145,000
• Los Angeles, CA: $107,000–$130,000

Individual pay is determined based on work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Hybrid working policy offering flexibility to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Location(s): San Jose, CA, US | Los Angeles, CA, US