In-House Consultant

Mott MacDonald; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Short-term/long-term disability

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking a motivated bridge engineer to join our North America team, focusing on bridge management systems, data-driven decision support, and asset management planning across the region. The role emphasizes collaboration with experienced engineers, mentorship, and development of technical and consulting skills.

The successful candidate will work beside professionals delivering bridge management and data insights for public and private clients, with opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required/preferred.
• Familiarity with NBI data, AASHTO bridge elements, or inspection practices is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills; Python/data analysis exposure is a plus.
• GIS/spatial data experience is a plus.
• Excellent written, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support bridge management system (BMS) implementations and asset management projects.
• Assist with bridge inventory management, preservation planning, and data analysis.
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers while developing independent problem-solving skills.
• Contribute to Transportation Asset Management Plans (TAMPs), risk and resiliency analyses, and investment analyses.
• Coordinate with bridge inspectors, software vendors, and internal team members to support project delivery.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, meeting notes, and action items.
• Incorporate safety, sustainability, resiliency, and equity into asset management workflows.
• Participate in team meetings and support business development efforts as needed.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Excel

Python

GIS

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

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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.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a motivated bridge engineer to join our team supporting bridge and asset management initiatives for public and private sector clients. This role focuses on bridge management systems, infrastructure data analysis, and transportation asset management planning across North America, with opportunities to collaborate with our global advisory teams.

This position primarily emphasizes bridge management and data-driven decision support rather than detailed structural design. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineers and receive mentorship while developing technical and consulting skills.

**Candidates with greater levels of relevant experience are encouraged to apply; responsibilities and title may be adjusted based on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Support bridge management system (BMS) implementations and asset management projects
• Assist with bridge inventory management, preservation planning, and infrastructure data analysis
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers while progressively developing independent problem-solving skills
• Contribute to Transportation Asset Management Plans (TAMPs), risk and resiliency assessments, and strategic investment analyses
• Coordinate with bridge inspectors, software vendors, and internal team members to support project delivery
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, meeting notes, and action items
• Help incorporate safety, sustainability, resiliency, and equity considerations into asset management workflows
• Participate in team meetings and support business development efforts as needed.

Candidate Qualifications:
We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Licensed Profesional Engineer (PE)
• Familiarity with National Bridge Inventory (NBI) data, AASHTO bridge element concepts, or bridge inspection practices is preferred
• Strong Excel skills; exposure to Python programming or data analysis tools is a plus but not required
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or spatial data is a plus
• Excellent written, communication, and teamwork skills.

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
• company paid life insurance

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.