Project Engineer- Marine Structures

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’s infrastructure teams work on some of the most complex projects across the US, with a commitment to improve the communities and environments in which we operate. We are seeking an experienced structural engineer with a background in waterfront or offshore structures to support our ports, coastal, and offshore (PCO) practice. Candidates with a background in building or bridges that have an interest in applying their knowledge to a new area of interest are strongly encouraged to apply.

Based in our Seattle office, you’ll be part of a team that restores and protects coastal areas and habitats, improves coastal resiliency, develops port and harbor infrastructure, develops marinas, and supports offshore wind development. Typical projects include harbors and marina infrastructure condition assessments and design, offshore wind power development, marine terminal planning and design, civil engineering, and habitat/shoreline protection and stabilization.

Working within the west coast practice and alongside our established PCO group, primary job responsibilities include:

• Assist with the management of projects that may include engineering analysis, preliminary and detailed design of marine structures, and structure condition assessments.
• Track project budgets and progress and regularly report to the project manager.
• Provide technical engineering analysis, design, and technical review of projects with a focus on marine structures in coastal, port, and water resource environments.
• Oversee the design of junior engineers and CAD technicians.
• Mentoring of junior engineers
• Write technical reports.
• Prepare drawings and technical specifications for construction.
• Prepare cost estimates on projects during the design phase.
• Assist in business development activities, including preparation of proposals. 
• Collaborate with Mott MacDonald practices across North America and abroad

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field
• 5 years of structural engineering design experience in waterfront and offshore structures or buildings or bridges.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in WA, OR, or CA.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills, including technical writing and presentation skills
• Desire to advance to project manager role.
• Familiarity with industry standard analysis, design, and project management software (e.g. SAP2000, LPile, MS Excel, MS Project, MathCAD, RISA)
• Demonstrated experience with condition assessment of timber, reinforced concrete, or steel structures.

Preferred Requirements:

• 7-10 years of structural engineering design experience in waterfront and offshore structures.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field
• Performance-based seismic assessment and design of structures.
• Experience applying ASCE Manual of Practice 130
• Experience applying ASCE 61
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)
• Experience with Deltek Maconomy

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.

Salary Range: $124,000- $151,000

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

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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.

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