Structural Engineer

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

At Mott MacDonald, we support multisector project work in over 150 countries and offer opportunities for growth and development. Our transportation and infrastructure teams work on some of the largest and most challenging projects across the United States.

Structural Engineer – Transportation & Infrastructure

This technical role supports the design and execution of transportation related projects, including bridges (rail/LRT/road), retaining walls, underground and buried structures, transit station structures, and miscellaneous civil structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed final designs using industry-standard analysis and design software.
• Actively participate in project, client, and team meetings.
• Assist and mentor junior staff.
• Review, prepare, and modify designs.
• Analyze and prepare type studies, reports, specifications, quantities, and estimates.
• Coordinate work with technicians and design professionals from other disciplines.
• Attend on‑site meetings.
• Gain exposure to project, commercial, and client management.
• Implement a "digital by default" approach in deliverables.
• Support our purpose in everything you do.

Qualifications

• A 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 and standards.
• Experience with California seismic analysis and design.
• Proficiency in the design of structures and foundations using cast‑in‑place reinforced concrete, precast/prestressed concrete, post‑tensioned concrete, and structural steel.
• A methodical approach to problem solving to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Excellent verbal and technical written communication skills, including accurate technical drawings and report writing.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or the ability to obtain one within one year.
• A positive attitude, strong commitment to technical excellence, high ethical standards, and an eagerness to learn and perform a wide variety of tasks.
• If you share our vision and do not yet meet all the experience requirements, we still want to hear from you.

Benefits

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

Salary

San Jose, CA: $119,000–$145,000
Los Angeles, CA: $107,000–$130,000
Individual pay is determined based on location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We commit to fair employment practices and provide equal opportunity for all. 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.

Hybrid Working Policy

Our hybrid working policy allows you and your manager to choose the work arrangement that best meets client, team, and personal commitments.