Senior Structural Engineer, Transportation & Infrastructure

Mott MacDonald; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in San Jose, CA is seeking a Structural Engineer to support design and execution of transportation projects including bridges, walls, and transit structures. You will develop designs, review drawings, mentor juniors, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications include a civil/structural ABET‑accredited degree, 5+ years’ experience, code knowledge (AASHTO/Caltrans/AREMA/ASCE/CBC), seismic design, and a PE license (preferred or in progress). Hybrid work offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with AASHTO, Caltrans, AREMA, ASCE and CBC design codes.
• Experience with California seismic analysis and design.
• Proficiency in designing cast‑in‑place reinforced concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, post‑tensioned concrete, and structural steel.
• Strong problem solving, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and technical written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs using standard software.
• Participate in project, client, and team meetings.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Review, prepare, and modify designs.
• Analyze reports, specifications, quantities, and estimates.
• Coordinate work with technicians and other disciplines.
• Attend on-site meetings.
• Gain exposure to project and client management.
• Implement a digital‑by‑default approach in deliverables.
• Support the company's mission and values.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Tools

AASHTO codes

Caltrans codes

AREMA codes

ASCE codes

CBC codes

Seismic design

Job description

Mott MacDonald in San Jose, CA is seeking a Structural Engineer to support design and execution of transportation projects including bridges, walls, and transit structures. You will develop designs, review drawings, mentor juniors, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications include a civil/structural ABET‑accredited degree, 5+ years’ experience, code knowledge (AASHTO/Caltrans/AREMA/ASCE/CBC), seismic design, and a PE license (preferred or in progress). Hybrid work offered.