Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional registration reimburse

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Portland, Oregon is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to deliver transportation and civil infrastructure projects from concept through detailed design. You will lead design teams, perform analyses, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while collaborating across disciplines.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, innovative problem solving, and delivering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional engineering licensure for Oregon and Washington within 6 months of hire.
• 8+ years in civil engineering with transportation design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs.
• Perform detailed calculations and analyses.
• Site investigations and monitoring.
• Review and modify designs, reports, and studies.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop creative solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Stay up to date with latest trends and developments.

Skills

Transportation design

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Agile working style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Engineer to join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of transportation and civil infrastructure projects. In this role, you will be responsible for developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs, performing engineering analyses, and preparing technical documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges and support projects throughout planning, design, and implementation phases. The ideal candidate will bring strong transportation design experience, technical leadership capabilities, proficiency with industry-standard engineering tools, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable infrastructure solutions for our clients and communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs
• Perform detailed calculations
• Site investigations and monitoring
• Reviewing, preparing, and modifying designs, analyzing reports, specifications and studies
• Conduct research and analyze data to inform design decisions
• Ensure that projects comply with relevant codes, standards and regulations
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, engineers, project managers, etc. to develop and implement creative solutions to complex challenges
• Prepare and present technical reports, proposals and presentations
• Stay up to date with latest trends and developments

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional engineering license (Oregon and Washington registrations required within 6 months of hire)
• 8+ years of civil engineering experience, primarily in transportation design (stormwater engineering experience a plus) with a background in designing and producing large civil plan sets with multiple disciplines (i.e.drainage, grading, utilities, signing, striping, signals, ADA, etc.)
• Knowledgeable on national engineering standards such as AASHTO Green Book and Roadside Design Guide, MUTCD, HSM, HCM, ITE Trip and Parking Generation; knowledge of local Oregon, Washington, Portland standards a plus
• Experience leading a team of designers and drafters(upwards of 3-4)
• Agile and flexible work ethic to take on a variety of tasks, roles, and responsibilities
• Organized, detail oriented, and solid communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in relevant engineering software and tools such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, Open Roads, and MicroStation

Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits & Rewards

The expected salary for this position is $121,000 - $148,000.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek 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.

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