Assistant Resident Engineer - Stations and Tunnels

Mott MacDonald

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is looking for a construction professional to join our ever-expanding team in  Southern California. Specifically, we are looking for a qualified Assistant Resident Engineer .

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing project closeout documentation for multiple projects.
• Maintain organized project records within the document management system.
• Meet regularly with the Owner’s Engineer (OE) to ensure all documentation is accurate and current.
• Support the preparation and evaluation of modifications, change orders, cost analyses, and pre‑negotiation plans.
• Track and manage changes, maintaining detailed change logs and master logs for systematic oversight.
• Conduct technical and contractual analysis for change orders, including drafting scopes of work.
• Review potential change requests or PSA requests for merit and develop supporting documentation.
• Prepare Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for project changes, PSAs, and RFCs.
• Assign priority levels and deadlines for change orders in coordination with the Construction Manager.
• Collaborate with project controls teams, contracts teams, and other departments as needed.
• Evaluate project issues and support the Construction Manager with technical insights.
• Resolve construction issues and contribute to design issue resolution.
• Interface with contractors, client representatives, and agency personnel.
• Review submittals, RFIs, FCRs, specifications, and related project documentation as required.
• Review quantity tracking and labor logs, updating issue logs as new items arise.
• Review schedule updates, look-ahead schedules, and provide input for monthly schedule reporting.
• Assist with preparing reports, letters, and correspondence for executive review and contractor communication.
• Assemble presentations for management using various software tools.
• Draft weekly summary narratives and develop summary graphs for Construction Manager review.
• Review correspondence logs and draft responses to support project communications.
• Coordinate work with team members, including Project Controls, Contract Administration, and other functional groups.
• Support and participate in client-requested activities and Construction Management team tasks.
• Set up and lead meetings relating to project progress, issues, or specific work activities.
• Participate in the implementation of project management software tools to support construction management activities.
• Conduct contract document research to evaluate design and construction changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Construction Manager (Design-Build).

Benefits

• At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• We provide a 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed