Graduate Highways Engineer

Overview

At Mott Mac Donald, 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 deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of 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. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can shape your story.

As a participant in our brand-new graduate program launching in 2026, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of impactful projects.

This position is located in San Jose, CA. You must be able to reliably commute to our office in this location, per our hybrid working policy.

• Designing engineering solutions
• Conducting and monitoring site inspections
• Joining project and client meetings
• Refining technical designs and documentation
• Analyzing reports and specifications
• Exploring project and client management
• Leveraging digital tools and innovation
• Driving sustainable outcomes
• Building connections through our Early Career Professionals Network

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field
• Successful completion of the EIT exam, or ability to take the EIT exam within 12 months
• Demonstrated interest in your chosen field through internships, volunteering, or organization memberships
• Creative thinking with a methodical, pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Proficient communication and presentation skills to engage with clients and colleagues
• Resilient, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on growth and delivering value
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork

Hybrid working policy:
You may choose how you work to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

The expected salary for this position is $79,000 - $88,000. Individual pay is determined based on location, education, experience, and skills. Our benefits package includes 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company-paid life insurance.

Equal opportunity is the law. 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.

• August 29, 2025 - Application Window Opens
• November 30, 2025 - Application Window Closes
• December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026 - Interviews
• February 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026 - Hiring Decisions Finalized
• June 15, 2026 - Start Date

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US, as sponsorship is not available at this time.

We welcome individuals who are curious, compassionate, and eager to make a difference. If you’re excited by the idea of working in an engineering consultancy that values growth and integrity, we’d love to hear from you.