Graduate Transportation Engineer - 2025

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is positioned for continued expansion and career opportunities across North America and around the world.  As part of our growing business, we are interested in hearing from enthusiastic and talented individuals who enjoy problem-solving and who will contribute to our purpose.  You will join a team of seasoned professionals who are looking to develop Mott MacDonald’s presence in the US and beyond. 

Your Impact:

From the moment you join us, you will be immersed in a team of exceptional engineering consultants who work to deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve. With guidance from a professional engineer and our global practice network, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to: 

• Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs 

• Actively participating in project, client, and team meetings 

• Analyzing and drafting technical reports and studies 

• Gaining exposure to project, commercial, and client management 

• Actively participating in our Early Careers Professionals Network 

• Supporting our ‘Purpose’ in everything you do 

The Mott MacDonald Chicago office is looking for candidates with a passion for transportation engineering and a desire to strive for excellence. If the following qualifications describe you, apply today to launch your career at Mott MacDonald! 

• A bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, or a related field, from an accredited university 

• Methodical approach to problem-solving to undertake tasks efficiently and independently 

• Competent verbal and technical writing communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members 

• A proficient ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and designs 

• Demonstrable interest in transportation engineering projects through relevant experience, such as your field of study, internships, or volunteering 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Basic proficiency with OpenRoads Designer design software 

• Familiarity with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE) manual 

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification 

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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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.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence