Senior Structural Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026. Mott MacDonald scores A on the Alion truth index.
At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.
When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.
Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed structural designs using industry-standard analysis and design software
- Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation or modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Perform structural analyses, prepare reports, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.
- Review, prepare, and refine engineering designs, drawings, and technical documents.
- Participate in project meetings, client discussions, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Conceptualizes the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project, or assumes overall responsibility for engineering work on a project of limited scope.
- Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates engineering work involving conventional practices, which may include complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
- Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Provides supervision of less experienced engineers or technical support personnel on an assignment basis (not as an ongoing substantial component of the role).
- Attend site visits and on-site coordination meetings.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned to support project and team needs.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university (or equivalent)
- At least 4+ years of related experience
- Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits & Rewards
The expected salary for this position is:
NJ: $103,000 - $126,000
NY: $108,000 - $132,000
VA: $110,000 - $135,000
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. 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 clients, 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.