Utilities Project Engineer

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 looking for a Utilities Engineer in Raleigh, NC. As a Utility engineer, you will be involved with utility projects, but will also have exposure to different rail, roadway, and civil infrastructure projects. Not only will you be involved in a wide range of responsibilities, but you’ll also have the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. 

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to: 

• Assists in the preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, studies, and designs for projects. 

• Receives objectives and technical advice from supervisor and project team leads. 

• Compiles and computes a variety of engineering data. 

• Work collaboratively with the design team to develop detailed design documents for construction plans. 

• Perform relocation design of municipal and private third-party utilities on civil infrastructure projects. 

• Review interface designs against existing and proposed utility infrastructure and work collaboratively with various project teams to resolve conflicts. 

• Prepare plans, and details and develop engineering drawings, specifications, and other project deliverables. 

• Work with utility coordination staff that handle the dry utility relocations on projects 

• Attend project meetings, and prepare agendas and meeting minutes. 

• Must have the ability to work on multiple unique assignments simultaneously. 

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience: 

• Bachelor’s in Engineering-related degree 

• 5-10+ years experience in transportation or civil engineering

• Engineering design background, preferably utilities, drainage, roadway, land development, or municipal engineering

• Proficiency with CAD particularly MicroStation and OpenRoads

• Registered Professional Engineer in good standing (or the ability to obtain a P.E in NC within 12 months)

• Technical background and project experience demonstrating the potential to grow into a design role in the transportation field

• Written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare and present effective technical reports

• Occasional travel and will require a Driver's License

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

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

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