Senior Project Engineer - Structural

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 in the market for a Senior Project Engineer, specializing in a variety of structural fields including, but not limited to, buildings, water-waste water, marine, and energy.

Responsibilities of the position will include, but may not be limited to:

• Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for new projects, weighing alternatives and selecting the most cost-effective solution.
• Analyzes technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions.
• Design and develop plans and drawings (BIM), which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings.
• Research the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.

In this role, you will be expected to:

• Work with structural design teams in Florida and other States composed of a diverse group of engineers and designers for projects within the Southeast and around the US.
• Plan and review the production of engineering drawings (BIM), specifications engineering investigations and planning work.
• Assist junior professionals and technical personnel on the design and drafting of preliminary and final plans.
• Coordinate with all staff, including other disciplines, to maintain project execution and control to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through final design on the structural portion of projects.
• Participate in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
• Assist with creation of project scope, cost and manpower estimates, schedules, and job budgets.
• Have working knowledge in design of concrete, steel, concrete masonry, and timber as well as spread and pile foundations and retaining/sheet pile walls.
• Have working knowledge of the Florida Building Code and International Building Code.

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• 12+ years in the Structural design field including Project Management experience with structural and multi-discipline projects.
• Education: BS or MS in engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Current Florida P.E. License and the ability to obtain professional engineering licenses in other States.
• Preferred experience with team leadership and a desire to be part of a team effort.
• Proven technical writing and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including organization and attention to detail.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position.

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.

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