Structural Engineer

At Mott Mac Donald, we support multisector project work in over 150 countries and offer opportunities for growth and development. Our transportation and infrastructure teams work on some of the largest and most challenging projects across the United States.

This technical role supports the design and execution of transportation related projects, including bridges (rail/LRT/road), retaining walls, underground and buried structures, transit station structures, and miscellaneous civil structures.

• 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 work with technicians and design professionals from other disciplines.
• Attend on‑site meetings.
• Gain exposure to project, commercial, and client management.
• Implement a "digital by default" approach in deliverables.
• Support our purpose in everything you do.

• A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 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.
• A methodical approach to problem solving to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal and technical written communication skills, including accurate technical drawings and report writing.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license 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.
• If you share our vision and do not yet meet all the experience requirements, we still want to hear from you.

We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance.

San Jose, CA: $119,000–$145,000
Los Angeles, CA: $107,000–$130,000
Individual pay is determined based on location, education, experience, and unique skills.

We commit to fair employment practices and provide equal opportunity for all. 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.

Our hybrid working policy allows you and your manager to choose the work arrangement that best meets client, team, and personal commitments.