Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced Civil Engineer in our New Orleans, LA office. From the moment you join us, you will be immersed in a team of exceptional engineers, project managers, and specialists ready to support you in your career. You will be assigned to a team working on a variety of civil engineering projects focused on transportation, drainage, or water/wastewater. We work to deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve across the country.

With guidance from our team of professional engineers, you will lead the design (planning through final detailed design) of civil engineering projects, primarily in transportation and water/wastewater for our Louisiana projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and lead technical reports, specifications, design and contract documents, quantity take-offs, estimates, and calculations.
• Using design manuals and standards to develop geometric design plans, alignments, profiles, cross sections, paving and striping layouts, traffic control plans
• Performing hydrology and hydraulic drainage calculations.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
• Performing construction oversight through site inspections, investigations, and monitoring contractor compliance
• Provide support to project management and project control tasks.
• Attend and lead in project, client, and team meetings
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, as needed
• Mentor junior staff and actively participating in our 'Early Careers Professional' Network
• Improving your organizational skills and developing toward a project manager

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

To be considered for this position, you'll need:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Minimum 4 years' experience performing civil engineering design
• Active Louisiana (PE) Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain
• Previous experience in geometric roadway design
• Previous design experience in hydraulic drainage modeling
• Understanding in software's such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office products (such as Word, Excel, and Project)
• Previous experience working with LaDOTD specifications.
• Previous construction administration experience
• Methodical approach to problem-solving to undertake tasks efficiently and independently
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members
• Written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail, with an ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking 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.

Equal employment opportunity is the law.
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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

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence