Graduate Water Engineer - Hybrid, Portland

Mott MacDonald; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald invites graduates to join a structured three-year Blueprint program in Portland, OR, designed to build professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills. You’ll work with experienced consultants, mentors, and peers to tackle real projects while developing your engineering and leadership capabilities.

The program emphasizes design thinking, client engagement, and teamwork, with structured learning and development, plus opportunities to advance in a global consulting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil 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 internships, volunteering opportunities, or organization 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 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

• 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

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Mott MacDonald invites graduates to join a structured three-year Blueprint program in Portland, OR, designed to build professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills. You’ll work with experienced consultants, mentors, and peers to tackle real projects while developing your engineering and leadership capabilities.

The program emphasizes design thinking, client engagement, and teamwork, with structured learning and development, plus opportunities to advance in a global consulting