Graduate Structural Engineer: Start Your Consulting Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mott MacDonald invites graduates to join a structured three-year development journey in Los Angeles, blending immersive learning with formal sessions to build professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills.

You will work with mentors and experienced consultants, attend client meetings, and contribute to design, documentation, and project management tasks while embracing a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• Preferred: successful completion of EIT exam, or ability to take EIT exam within 12 months (for engineering positions).
• Demonstrated interest in the field through internships, volunteering, or memberships.
• Creative thinking 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 focused on growth and delivering value.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Designing engineering 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

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald invites graduates to join a structured three-year development journey in Los Angeles, blending immersive learning with formal sessions to build professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills.

You will work with mentors and experienced consultants, attend client meetings, and contribute to design, documentation, and project management tasks while embracing a collaborative, inclusive culture.