Graduate civil engineer - 2024

Mott MacDonald is looking for a graduate civil engineer for our growing New Orleans, LA office.

From the moment you join us, you will be immersed in a team of exceptional engineers, project managers, and inspectors who are dedicated to consultant engineering. Right from your initial week, you will have the opportunity to work on projects and build upon your academic foundation, setting you on the path for a successful career in civil engineering. Alongside the team, you will be assigned to assist on projects in our Transportation and Water Sectors, working to deliver sustainable outcomes for our clients and communities they serve.

With guidance from a professional engineer, your responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Performing construction oversight through site inspections, investigations, and monitoring contractor compliance
• Developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed civil engineering designs for municipal clients
• 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
• Calculating quantities for earthwork, asphalt, concrete, and utilities
• Actively participating in project, client, and team meetings
• Reviewing, preparing, and modifying designs
• Interpreting reports, specifications, and studies to incorporate into designs
• Gaining technical knowledge to help you achieve professional registration
• Improving your organizational skills and developing toward a project manager
• Actively participating in our 'Early Careers Professional' Network

Our South-Central team supports some of the most ambitious transportation, water, and infrastructure projects in North America, including:

• Engineering services for the reconstruction of Bourbon Street (Canal - Dumaine) in New Orleans, LA
• Construction oversight of the Pensacola Bay Bridge in Florida.
• Program management services for the design and construction of the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Alabama.
• Owner's design manager for the design build of the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway in Alabama.
• Engineering services for the modernization of the Los Angeles International Airport.

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
• 0-4 years' experience performing civil engineering duties
• Have passed or plan to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
• Relevant experiences, such as your field of study, past work experience, internships, co-op, volunteering, or relevant association memberships that drive your interest to design a variety of civil engineering project types.
• Willingness to learn various software programs, and calculation methods, and ask questions
• 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
• Experience using Microsoft Office products (Project, Word, and Excel)
• Understanding of relevant technologies, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AutoTurn, and StormCAD, preferred

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

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