Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald•Seattle, WA

4d•$111,000 - $136,000•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. We are seeking a skilled and motivated civil or utilities engineer with strong, demonstrable experience in rail and transit projects. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality civil and utility design solutions, providing technical oversight, and supporting multidisciplinary teams throughout all phases of project development and delivery. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of civil infrastructure design, including utilities, drainage, roadways, grading, and corridor integration, with a strong understanding of how civil works interface with rail systems, structures, and adjacent disciplines. Proven experience coordinating complex interfaces between civil, systems, and structural elements is essential, along with a demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within large, multidisciplinary design environments.

Requirements

5+years demonstrable experience in rail and transit projects, and a working knowledge of industry design standards and best practices.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related transportation field from an accredited university.
Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of civil infrastructure and utility systems within rail and transit environments, including coordination of interfaces between utilities, civil works, rail systems, structures, and adjacent disciplines.
Professional Engineering license required.

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight and quality review of civil and utility engineering deliverables across all project phases, and apply a strong understanding of applicable codes, technical standards, design guidelines, and project-specific criteria.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integration, resolve design conflicts, and ensure alignment between disciplines.
Engage with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to clarify requirements, address technical issues, and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
Deliver technical support in client-facing and project environments and an ability to work collaboratively within project teams.
Support design development and production of high-quality technical documentation including reports and memos and perform and support QA/QC processes for trackwork and system deliverables.
Engage with and contribute to professional industry organizations and actively participate in and support Mott MacDonald’s Rail Practice initiatives.