Structural Engineer

Mott MacDonald; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer with at least five years of post‑graduate experience to develop designs from concept to detail. You will participate in site inspections, reviews, and client meetings while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive salary ($103k–$126k) and a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited university.
• Must possess 5 years of post‑graduate experience.
• Methodical approach to problem solving to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills for liaising with clients and team members.
• Excellent technical written communication and attention to detail, with ability to produce accurate technical drawings and reports.
• Excellent teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain one in NY, MA, or CT.
• Experience/interest in engineering projects from study, internships, or related memberships is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs.
• Attend site inspections, investigations, and monitoring.
• Actively participate in project, client, and team meetings.
• Review, prepare, and modify designs.
• Analyze reports, specifications, and studies.
• Gain exposure to project, commercial, and client management.
• Undertake a 'digital by default' approach in deliverables.
• Participate in our Early Careers Professionals Network.
• Support our 'Purpose' in everything you do.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Master's degree in civil or structural engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs
• Attend site inspections, investigations, and monitoring
• Actively participate in project, client, and team meetings
• Review, prepare, and modify designs
• Analyze reports, specifications, and studies
• Gain exposure to project, commercial, and client management
• Undertake a 'digital by default' approach in deliverables
• Actively participate in our Early Careers Professionals Network
• Support our 'Purpose' in everything you do

We are looking for candidates with a genuine passion to create sustainable social outcomes for our communities and a desire to strive for excellence. If this describes you, apply today to launch your career at Mott MacDonald!

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited university
• Must possess 5 years of post‑graduate experience
• Methodical approach to problem solving to undertake tasks efficiently and independently
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to liaise with clients and team members confidently
• Excellent technical written communication and attention to detail, with an ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing
• Excellent teamwork skills, to collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Must have a Professional Engineer (PE) certification or can obtain one in NY, MA, or CT
• Demonstrable interest in engineering projects through relevant experience, such as your field of study, internships, volunteering, or relevant association memberships, is considered an asset

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 personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance.

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

The expected salary for this position is $103,000 - $126,000.

Collaboration at Our Core

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.