2026 Italy Graduate Civil & Structural Engineering Career Path

Mott MacDonald; Genova; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global engineering consultancy seeks passionate graduates for its 2026 Italy Graduate Civil & Structural Engineering Career Path in Genova. You will work on critical infrastructure, supporting the design of renewable energy projects and enhancing community wellbeing. Candidates must hold a relevant degree, with a focus on initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Servizi

Biannual salary reviews

Competitive salary

Various company benefits and discounts

Competenze

• Less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements).
• Degree obtained no earlier than 2024 in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Mansioni

• Involvement in Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Design phases.
• Site visits to assess conditions and support construction phases.

Conoscenze

Proactive initiative

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

2026 Italy Graduate Civil & Structural Engineering Career Path

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Before making an application, please browse all graduate opportunities available as we will only accept one application per candidate. Once you have made an application you will not be able to make changes to your selection or make a new application. The exception is if we open new vacancies in the new year.

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Please note candidates must be able to speak fluent Italian and English for this role.

Job Description

At Mott MacDonald, we believe engineering is more than just infrastructure—it’s about shaping a future that’s resilient, inclusive, and sustainable. As climate change challenges our environment and communities, civil engineers are at the heart of creating solutions that protect natural resources, improve lives, and foster economic and social growth for generations to come.

We’re inviting passionate graduates to join us in making a meaningful impact. Whether you’re driven by clean energy, infrastructure resilience, or community wellbeing, your journey starts here.

Your Opportunity

As part of our application, you’ll choose your preferred sector with opportunities in:

• Transmission & Distribution
• Thermal Generation

Sector Highlights

Transmission & Distribution

With the growing demand for renewable energy, your work will help ensure clean energy reaches homes, businesses, and even international markets through interconnectors to Europe.

Thermal Generation

Support the evolution of thermal energy assets to meet modern demands with efficiency and sustainability. You’ll help optimise performance, reduce emissions, and ensure operational excellence across diverse technologies.

As part of our teams, you’ll be directly involved in the design of critical infrastructure that supports the transmission of low‑carbon energy. Depending on the project stage, your work will span:

• Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Design phases
• Civil works design, including platforms (earthworks, embankments, retaining walls), access roads (temporary and permanent), and drainage systems (SuDS, Infodrainage)
• Structural design, covering foundations, beams, columns, and connections
• Feasibility studies and optioneering exercises to identify optimal solutions
• Site visits to assess conditions and support construction phases

Candidate Specification

At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose‑driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a bachelor’s / master’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering

For some of our opportunities, a master’s degree is essential – this is reflected in the list of opportunities in the application form.

In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. You can do this by highlighting any relevant experience or interests – such as modules you’ve studied, previous work experience, or any research you’ve undertaken about our company, values, and projects.

We personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human‑led – we do not use AI tools at this stage and kindly expect you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.

Candidate Strengths

• Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working. Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need.

About Development

A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our graduate roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs. You will join our three‑year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future, which is designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long‑lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.

You will have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about Our Purpose and the difference we can make!

Benefits

• Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
• A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.

In addition to this you will also receive location specific benefits, which will be shared at offer stage.

Social & Community

Being part of Mott MacDonald means more than just work; there’s a huge range of fun and exciting things that you can get involved in. From the moment you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your social and professional network, whether it’s meeting other graduates or joining forces with other members of staff from around the company at our annual sports day. Each of our offices have a sports and social committee which will give you the chance to be part of a variety of sports, social and charity events. We’re committed to promoting a strong culture of social responsibility and encourage our staff to play active roles in the local community. It doesn’t stop there. As well as events, you’ll also have access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities and much more as part of our company benefits which you can take advantage of the moment you join.

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.

Agile Working

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 embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

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.

Location & Contract

Location: Genova, IT
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Energy
Discipline: Civil
Job Ref: 12031
Recruiter Contact: [e-mail]

Metadata

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: Civil Engineering

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