Principal Civil Engineer
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. Mott MacDonald is seeking a motivated and experienced Team Lead to oversee our Water team in New York City. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities who is ready to take the next step in managing a high-performing local team. You will be responsible for day-to-day team leadership, project delivery, and staff development, ensuring alignment with our PRIDE values and commitment to excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field (Master’s preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and project delivery.
- PE license in NY (or ability to obtain).
- Proven experience managing small to mid-sized teams or mentoring junior staff.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead by example and promote a positive team culture.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with NYC water infrastructure and local client needs is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of water professionals based in NYC.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
- Support staff development through mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Promote health, safety, and wellbeing across the team.
- Oversee and contribute to the delivery of water and wastewater projects.
- Ensure technical quality, compliance, and innovation in project execution.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet client expectations.
- Build strong relationships with local clients and stakeholders.
- Support proposal development and contribute to business development efforts in NYC.
- Assist in resource planning and utilization for the NYC team.
- Participate in hiring efforts and help identify talent needs within the team.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and standards (QA/QC, timesheets, training).
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
