Engineering Designer III

Mott MacDonald • New York, NY

75d • $87,000 - $107,000

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. This high-profile transit project is crucial to enhancing the safety, reliability, and performance of rail operations throughout Manhattan and the greater New York City area. The scope encompasses documenting and inspecting construction activity related to rail systems, communications infrastructure, and station upgrades. Our team will ensure that contractors comply fully with approved safety, health, and quality plans, working closely with New York City Transit (NYCT) and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of CM experience with low voltage systems, telecommunications, fiber optics, cellular, or WiFi infrastructure is preferred.
• An Associate’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work overnights and some weekends as required.
• Must require NYCT track access training working in a subway environment and compliance with all local health authority and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Resident Engineer and Project Manager in monitoring and documenting construction activity.
• Provide technical oversight for procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and communications equipment.
• Conduct thorough inspections and observations to ensure contractor adherence to plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare accurate daily and summary inspection reports.
• Coordinate with Quality specialists and NYCT representatives to guarantee compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Review Contractor time charges and force account charges as required, and assist in record keeping and problem resolution.
• Prioritize safe and uninterrupted railway operations at all stages of the project.

Benefits

• 401k
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• paid holidays
• PTO
• parental leave
• company paid life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees