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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. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
Based in one of our Bay Area offices, the Senior Engineer will provide a lead technical role in developing transportation projects including bridges (rail/LRT/road), retaining walls, underground and buried structures, transit station structures, and miscellaneous civil structures.
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 coordinating work with technicians and design professionals from other disciplines.
- Attending onsite meetings.
- Gaining exposure to project, commercial, and client management.
- Undertaking a ‘digital by default’ approach in deliverables.
- Supporting our ‘Purpose’ in everything you do.
Candidate Specification
- A bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- Must possess 8 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 California Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within one year.
- A positive attitude, strong commitment for technical excellence, high ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn and perform a wide variety of tasks.
We encourage diverse applicants and welcome those who do not meet every requirement to apply. Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career.
Benefits include 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company-paid life insurance.
Salary: $148,000‑$182,000. Individual pay is determined based on location, education, experience, and unique skills.
Equal opportunity is the law. We seek to promote fair employment procedures to ensure equal opportunities for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
Location: San Jose, CA, US
Contract Type: Regular (US only)
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Transport
Discipline: Bridges
Job Ref: 12121
Recruiter Contact: Heather Yawger