Graduate Structural Engineer - 2026

Mott MacDonald; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best in class learning and development

Mentorship program

Employee Resource Groups

Opportunities for excellence everyday

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Join Mott MacDonald in Los Angeles as a 2026 graduate through our Blueprint program, a structured three-year journey blending immersive learning with mandatory development sessions to build professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills.

You'll design engineering solutions, inspect sites, participate in client meetings, and refine technical designs while collaborating with mentors and teams in a hybrid office setting that values curiosity and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Preferred: EIT exam completed, or ability to take within 12 months.
• Demonstrated interest via internships, volunteering, or memberships.
• Creative thinking with a methodical, pragmatic approach to problems.
• Proficient communication and presentation skills to engage clients and colleagues.
• Collaborative mindset and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering solutions for projects.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor progress.
• Join project and client meetings to align on objectives.
• Refine technical designs and documentation.
• Analyze reports and specifications to ensure accuracy.
• Explore project and client management opportunities.
• Leverage digital tools and innovation in delivery.
• Drive sustainable outcomes and value.
• Build connections through our Early Career Professionals Network.

Skills

Engineering design

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural 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.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe that engineering is about more than solvingproblems,it'sabout shaping a future that's inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. As we expand our operations across the US and Canada,we'reinviting passionate individuals to join us in a journey that's driven by purpose and powered by brilliantpeople.We'retrustedconsultants, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver lastingimpact.

From the moment you join our team, you'll be surrounded by experienced engineering consultants, project managers, and subject matter experts who are committed to excellence and innovation. You'll work side-by-side with mentors and peers who champion integrity and teamwork, because we know collaboration drives better outcomes—and you won't just apply your engineering skills, you'll also embrace the mindset of a consultant.

Together, we'll tackle complex challenges, deliver sustainable solutions, and create positive change for our clients and the communities they serve. You'll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to grow, and supported every step of the way.

As a participant in ourbrand newgraduate program, Blueprint, you'll embark on a structured three-year development journey designed in collaboration with an award winning learning provider. The program blends immersive learning experiences with mandatory development sessions to build the professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills to equip graduates to thrive and lead in our business.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Designingengineering solutions
• 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 this 2026 opportunity, here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural 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 throughpreviousinternships, 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 buildandmaintainrelationships and rapport withinternal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork

This position is located in Los Angeles,CA You must be able to reliably commute to our office in this location, per our hybrid working policy.

We're more than engineers-we'rechangemakers. At Mott MacDonald, you'll find:

• Best in class learning and development initiatives
• Dedicated mentorship program
• Network of Employee Resource Groups
• Opportunities for excellence everyday

We welcome individuals who are driven by curiosity, compassion, and a desire to make a difference. If you're excited by the idea of working in an engineering consultant that values your growth and empowers you to lead with integrity, we'd 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 & 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 $79000 - $88000

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.

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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.