Senior Structural Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead technical design for bridges, retaining walls, underground structures and transit facilities within our transportation portfolio. You will mentor junior staff, review designs, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across offices while delivering digital-by-default deliverables.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET‑accredited university with 10+ years of structural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with AASHTO, AREMA, ASCE, and CBC design codes and standards.
• Experience with seismic analysis and design.
• Proficiency designing structures and foundations using reinforced concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, post-tensioned concrete, and structural steel.
• Methodical problem-solving with the ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal communication and client engagement across regions.
• Excellent technical writing and attention to detail; experience preparing drawings and reports.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs using standard analysis and design software.
• Participate in project, client, and team meetings.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Review, prepare, and modify designs.
• Analyze and prepare studies, reports, specifications, quantities, and estimates.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across offices.
• Attend onsite meetings across project locations.
• Gain exposure to project, commercial, and client management.
• Adopt a digital-by-default approach in deliverables.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Teamwork

Independence

Problem solving

Client engagement

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AASHTO standards

AREMA standards

ASCE standards

CBC standards

Job description

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next.

At Mott MacDonald, you’ll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you’re deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you’ll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

Mott MacDonald’s transportation and infrastructure teams work on some of the largest and most challenging projects across the US. With a strong and growing presence in key markets we are expanding our impact through projects that reflect our values of technical excellence, sustainability, and improving communities.

Based in our Portland office, the Senior Engineer will play a lead technical role in the development and delivery of projects. Our transportation portfolio spans a wide range of complex work, including bridges (rail/LRT/road), retaining walls, underground and buried structures, transit station structures, and other civil infrastructure.

Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed final designs using industry-standard analysis and design software

Actively participating in project, client, and team meetings

Assisting and mentoring junior staff

Reviewing, preparing, and modifying designs

Analyzing and preparing type studies, reports, specifications, quantities, and estimates

Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, including technicians and design professionals across offices

Attending onsite meetings across project locations

Gaining exposure to project, commercial, and client management

Undertaking a ‘digital by default’ approach in deliverables

Supporting our ‘Purpose’ in everything you do

The ideal candidate will have the following experience

A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited university

10+ years of structural engineering experience

Experience working with AASHTO, AREMA, ASCE, and CBC design codes and standards

Experience with seismic analysis and design

Proficiency in designing structures and foundations using cast-in-place reinforced concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, post-tensioned concrete, and structural steel

A methodical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work independently

Strong verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging clients and teams across multiple regions

Excellent technical writing and attention to detail, including preparation of drawings and reports

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across distributed teams

• A positive attitude, strong commitment to technical excellence, high ethical standards, and an eagerness to contribute to a wide variety of projects are essential.

Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity.

Benefits & Rewards

The expected salary for this position is $143,000 - $175,000.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.

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 clients, 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.