Highway engineering

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. 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 Highway Engineer to work onsite at one of our large transportation clients in the Bay Area. This position will be on-site in San Jose, CA. However, you will also be supporting projects throughout Northern California.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.As a Highway Engineer, you will be supporting Project Managers on various project engineering and project management duties on highway and/or roadway projects. Phases of projects for which management will be required include feasibility analyses; conceptual, environmental clearance, preliminary and detailed design; construction and contract management. More specifically, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:Support Project Managers in coordinating and working with technical and management groups in the delivery of a range of transportation projects, including express lane projects, freeway interchange improvements, active transportation improvements and other transportation improvement projects.Review design consultants’ submittals such as project deliverables, schedule, reports, cost estimates, plans/exhibits, invoices, etc.Develop independent cost estimatesPrepare presentations and status reports, to track critical project activities, and review staffing plans.Participate in Project Development Team (PDT) meetings, including review of monthly meeting addenda, meeting minutes, and meeting material on the Project managers’ behalf.Actively participate in and support internal and external development and training activities.Support Project Managers by coordinating with Project sponsors and/or stakeholders, including, but not limited to, California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), FHWA, county, and cities.Support Project Managers by working with Resident Engineer, Office Engineer, and Structural Representative, and provide design support during the construction of the projects. Assist in preparing and reviewing Project Study Reports (PSRs), Project Reports (PRs), and environmental technical documents.Support quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews and maintain design standards compliance per Caltrans manuals.Assist with project scheduling, risk register updates, and budget tracking to help maintain scope, schedule, and cost objectives.Support preparation of project funding applications, cooperative agreements, and technical exhibits for project approvals and allocations.Candidate Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or related field required.Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in design, project/program management, construction administration, and project coordination.Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferredCandidate to be technically capable in highway design development, familiar with Caltrans project development procedures/processes, with experience in the development of managed lanes, specifically Express Lanes.Knowledge of geometric design principles, drainage design, traffic control, and utility coordination.Able to design conceptual drawings using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.Desire to work with multiple agencies to develop projects in a collaborative fashionBenefits & RewardAt 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, and company paid life insurance. 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.English versionSpanish versionChinese versionAll 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.