Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer – Mott Mac Donald

Join Mott Mac Donald as a Principal Civil Engineer in our Water team in New York City. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, Mott Mac Donald delivers exceptional outcomes through a network of 20,000+ consultants across 150 countries.

• Team Leadership & Management
• Lead and manage a team of water professionals based in NYC.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performing team culture.
• Support staff development through mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing across the team.
• Project Delivery
• Oversee and contribute to the delivery of water and wastewater projects.
• Ensure technical quality, compliance, and innovation in project execution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet client expectations.
• Client Engagement & Support
• Build strong relationships with local clients and stakeholders.
• Support proposal development and contribute to business development efforts in NYC.
• Operational Support
• Assist in resource planning and utilization for the NYC team.
• Participate in hiring efforts and help identify talent needs within the team.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and standards (QA/QC, timesheets, training).

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and project delivery.
• PE license in NY (or ability to obtain).
• Proven experience managing small to mid‑sized teams or mentoring junior staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead by example and promote a positive team culture.
• Familiarity with NYC water infrastructure and local client needs is a plus.

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.

Expected salary: $175,000 – $223,000. Individual pay is determined based on location, education, experience and unique skills.

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. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Recruiter:
Jaclyn Barone

New York, NY, US – Full‑time, Regular (US only). Hybrid working policy available.