Engineering Designer I Electrical

Mott MacDonald Group; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development experiences

Dedicated mentorship

Employee Resource Groups

Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

At Mott MacDonald, a global engineering and consultancy, a new graduate program offers a structured three-year development journey. You will work with experienced engineers, project managers, mentors, and peers who value integrity, teamwork, excellence, and innovation.

The Blueprint program blends immersive learning with hands-on project exposure to build professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Preferred: successful completion of EIT exam, or ability to take within 12 months.
• Demonstrated internships, volunteering, or memberships showing interest in the field.
• Creative, methodical, and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Proficient communication and presentation skills to engage clients and colleagues.
• Collaborative, resilient, solution-oriented mindset focused on growth.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and monitoring site inspections.
• Joining project and client meetings.
• Refining technical designs and documentation.
• Analyzing reports and specifications.
• Exploring project and client management.
• Leveraging digital tools and innovation.
• Driving sustainable outcomes.
• Building connections through our Early Career Professionals Network.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

EIT exam (preferred)

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we believe engineering is about more than solving problems; it is about shaping a future that is inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. As we expand across the US and Canada, we are inviting passionate individuals to join a purpose-driven journey powered by brilliant people. As trusted consultants, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, deliver sustainable solutions, and create lasting impact for the communities they serve.

From the moment you join our team, you will work alongside experienced engineering consultants, project managers, subject matter experts, mentors, and peers who champion integrity, teamwork, excellence, and innovation. You will build your technical skills while developing the mindset of a consultant; contributing to meaningful work, collaborating to achieve better outcomes, and growing with support every step of the way.

As a participant in Blueprint, our new graduate program, you will embark on a structured three-year development journey designed in collaboration with an award-winning learning provider. The program combines immersive learning experiences with required development sessions to build the professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills graduates need to thrive and lead in our business.

Your responsibilities may include:

Conductingand monitoringsite inspections

Joiningproject and client meetings

Refiningtechnical designs and documentation

Analyzingreports and specifications

Exploringproject and client management

Leveragingdigital tools and innovation

Drivingsustainable outcomes

Buildingconnections through our Early CareerProfessionalsNetwork

To be considered for this2027opportunity,here’s what you’llneed:

Bachelor’s orMaster’s Degree inElectrical Engineering, or related field

Preferred: successful completion of EIT exam, or ability to take EIT exam within 12 months

Demonstrated interest in your chosen field through previous internships, volunteering opportunities, ororganizationmemberships

Creative thinking skills, with amethodical andpragmaticapproach to problem solving

Proficientcommunicationand presentationskills to engage confidently with clients and colleagues

Resilient, solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous growth and delivering value

Ability to buildand maintainrelationships and rapport withinternal and external stakeholders

Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork

This positionis located inBoston, MA.You must be able to reliably commute to our office in this location,perour hybrid working policy.

Here’san overview of what to expect this recruitment season:

August2026– Application Window Opens

November 30, 2026– Application Window Closes

December 1, 2026– January 31, 2027– Interviews

February 1, 2027– March 31, 2027– Hiring Decisions Finalized

Build your career while helping shape what comes next.

At Mott MacDonald, you will be encouraged to explore your potential, share your ideas, and make meaningful contributions from the start.

• Learning and development experiences that support your career goals
• Dedicated mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• Employee Resource Groups that help build connection and community
• Meaningful opportunities to learn, contribute, and grow every day

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

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US, as Mott MacDonald is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Benefits & Rewards

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 offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, 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.

The expected salary for this position is $76,000 - $85,000

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

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.