Senior Structural Engineer
About The Position
Mott MacDonald is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer to play a lead technical role in developing and delivering transportation and infrastructure projects. The position is based in one of the company’s Bay Area, Los Angeles, or Austin offices and supports a portfolio that includes bridges for rail, light rail, and roads; retaining walls; underground and buried structures; transit station structures; and other civil infrastructure. The role involves technical design and analysis, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, client engagement, mentoring, and exposure to project, commercial, and client management. The work follows a digital-by-default approach and supports the company’s purpose of delivering sustainable outcomes that benefit communities. The successful candidate will bring substantial structural engineering experience, knowledge of applicable design codes and California seismic design, and the ability to produce and review high-quality technical designs and documentation. The role offers a hybrid arrangement centered on in-office collaboration, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. The expected salary range is $148,000–$182,000, with individual pay determined by factors including work location, education, experience, and skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- 10 or more years of structural engineering experience.
- Experience working with AASHTO, Caltrans, AREMA, ASCE, and CBC design codes and standards.
- Experience with California seismic analysis and design.
- Proficiency designing structures and foundations using cast-in-place reinforced concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, post-tensioned concrete, and structural steel.
- Methodical problem-solving approach and ability to work independently.
- Strong verbal communication skills and confidence engaging clients and teams across multiple regions.
- Excellent technical writing and attention to detail, including preparation of drawings and reports.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across distributed teams.
- California Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one within one year.
- Positive attitude, commitment to technical excellence, high ethical standards, and eagerness to contribute to a wide variety of projects.
Responsibilities
- 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 with multidisciplinary teams, including technicians and design professionals across offices.
- Attend onsite meetings across project locations, including Los Angeles and Austin.
- Gain exposure to project, commercial, and client management.
- Use a digital-by-default approach in deliverables.
- Support Mott MacDonald’s purpose in work.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) accounts.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Caregiver leave.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Professional registration and membership reimbursements.
- Tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
