Graduate Railways Engineer — Chicago Hybrid, Mentorship

Mott MacDonald; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional registration reimburse

Job summary

Mott MacDonald invites candidates to join its Blueprint new graduate program in Chicago, offering a structured three-year development path with immersive learning and required development sessions to build professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills.

As a participant, you will design engineering solutions, attend project meetings, and collaborate with experienced mentors while developing technical and client-facing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with concentration in Railroad and Rail transit 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 internships, volunteering opportunities, or organization memberships.
• Creative thinking skills, with a methodical and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Proficient communication and presentation skills to engage confidently with clients and colleagues.
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous growth and delivering value.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships and rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Designingengineering solutions
• 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

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering with concentration in Railroad and Rail transit or related field

Job description

Mott MacDonald invites candidates to join its Blueprint new graduate program in Chicago, offering a structured three-year development path with immersive learning and required development sessions to build professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills.

As a participant, you will design engineering solutions, attend project meetings, and collaborate with experienced mentors while developing technical and client-facing capabilities.