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 16,000+ 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 currently involved in several major infrastructure projects in the rail and transit realms. We are currently seeking a rail and transit engineer to complement our team and assist with infrastructure assignments for public and private-sector clients.

You will have the opportunity to work for local clients such as MBTA as well as others across North America. The Westwood office also supports capital projects in other geographic locations including Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. This position offers opportunities to work on projects from around the world with colleagues from various backgrounds, tapping into the expertise of our global practices.

Mott MacDonald values equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will be working with a close-knit team of motivated and diverse professionals from various backgrounds. You will receive mentorship and support from your management team and there will be opportunities for both formal and informal training. This is a chance to be a part of a progressive and rapidly growing organization.

Responsibilities:

• Rail Infrastructure design including track and alignment design
• Prepare calculations, engineering design plans, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates
• Engage as part of large multidisciplinary teams and review design documents for consistency and coordination
• Engage in verbal and written communications with clients, contractors, and sub-contractors
• Set up common data environments, utilize collaboration techniques for information management and implement Building Information Modelling (BIM)
• Training team members in technical software and collaboration tools, design coordination workflows
• Assist in the preparation of proposals

Candidate Specification:

• The ideal candidate will have the following experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited University
• Registered Professional Engineer in good standing or the ability to obtain a P.E. within 12 months
• Minimum 8-10years progressive design experience in rail alignment and trackwork design for transit systems including subway and LRT
• Ability to conduct design work independently and provide guidance to junior staff
• Experience in developing track structure design for direct fixation and embedded track
• Preparing technical documentation
• Proficiency in using AutoDesk (Civil 3D) and/or Bentley (Bentley Rail Track, OpenRail) Software Design Packages
• Strong written and communication skills
• The following additional attributes are preferred:
  • Previous experience working on Bus Rapid Transit systems
  • Experience in rail alignment and trackwork design for Class I Railways
• Proactive self-starter who's also flexible and able to adapt and learn
• Confident and positive attitude
• Ability to build and harbor good working relationships with our business partners, suppliers, contractors, and clients
• Desire and flexibility to travel

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