Civil Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in North America seeks a skilled civil or utilities engineer with strong rail and transit project experience to deliver high-quality civil and utility design solutions. The role requires coordinating interfaces among utilities, civil works, rail systems, and adjacent disciplines.

The ideal candidate will lead design development, engage clients and stakeholders, and provide QA/QC oversight across project phases. Hybrid in-office schedule with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years demonstrable experience in rail and transit projects.
• Design and delivery of civil infrastructure and utility systems in rail transit environments.
• EIT certification obtained or actively pursuing PE licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and quality review of civil and utility deliverables across all project phases.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integration and resolve conflicts.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders and contractors to clarify requirements and maintain alignment.
• Deliver technical support in client-facing and project environments and contribute to QA/QC processes for trackwork and system deliverables.
• Contribute to Rail Practice initiatives and industry organizations.

Skills

Rail & transit

Civil engineering

Interdisciplinary coordination

Licensure (EIT/PE)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated civil or utilities engineer with strong, demonstrable experience in rail and transit projects. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality civil and utility design solutions, providing technical oversight, and supporting multidisciplinary teams throughout all phases of project development and delivery. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of civil infrastructure design, including utilities, drainage, roadways, grading, and corridor integration, with a strong understanding of how civil works interface with rail systems, structures, and adjacent disciplines. Proven experience coordinating complex interfaces between civil, systems, and structural elements is essential, along with a demonstrated ability to contribute effectively within large, multidisciplinary design environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical oversight and quality review of civil and utility engineering deliverables across all project phases, and apply a strong understanding of applicable codes, technical standards, design guidelines, and project-specific criteria.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design integration, resolve design conflicts, and ensure alignment between disciplines.
• Engage with clients, stakeholders, and contractors to clarify requirements, address technical issues, and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver technical support in client-facing and project environments and an ability to work collaboratively within project teams.
• Support design development and production of high-quality technical documentation including reports and memos and perform and support QA/QC processes for trackwork and system deliverables.
• Engage with and contribute to professional industry organizations and actively participate in and support Mott MacDonald’s Rail Practice initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 5+years demonstrable experience in rail and transit projects, and a working knowledge of industry design standards and best practices.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or related transportation field from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of civil infrastructure and utility systems within rail and transit environments, including coordination of interfaces between utilities, civil works, rail systems, structures, and adjacent disciplines.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification obtained or actively pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

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

The expected salary for this position is $91,000 - $111,000

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 client, 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.

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.