Structural Engineer

Mott MacDonald•San Jose, CA

10d•$132,000 - $162,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve. When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity. Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed. Mott MacDonald’s transportation and infrastructure teams work on some of the largest and most challenging projects across the US. We’ve completed and are currently involved in a number of complex projects incorporating our values of technical excellence, sustainability, and improving communities. The structural engineer will provide a technical role in developing projects. Typical transportation related projects include bridges (rail/LRT/road), retaining walls, underground and buried structures, transit station structures, and miscellaneous civil structures.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET accredited university.
5+ 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.
Proficient in the design of structures and foundations using cast-in-place reinforced concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, post-tensioned concrete, and structural steel.
Methodical approach to problem solving to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members.
Excellent technical written communication and attention to detail, with an ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing.
Excellent teamwork skills, to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
A positive attitude, strong commitment for technical excellence, high ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn and perform a wide variety of tasks are a must.

Responsibilities

Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed final designs using industry-standard analysis and design software.
Actively participating in project, client, and team meetings.
Assisting and mentoring junior staff.
Reviewing, preparing, and modifying designs.
Analyzing and preparing type studies, reports, specifications, quantities, and estimates.
Interacting with team members and assisting in the coordination of work with technicians and design professional from other disciplines.
Attending onsite meetings.
Gaining exposure to project, commercial, and client management.
Undertaking a ‘digital by default’ approach in deliverables.