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Graduate Highways Engineer - 2026

Mott Macdonald

The Role

Overview

Graduate civil engineer designing highway projects in San Jose

Key Responsibilities

  • digital tools
  • technical design
  • engineering design
  • report analysis
  • client meetings
  • site inspections

Tasks

-Leveraging digital tools and innovation -Refining technical designs and documentation -Designing engineering solutions -Analyzing reports and specifications -Joining project and client meetings -Exploring project and client management -Conducting and monitoring site inspections

Requirements

  • civil engineering
  • eit exam
  • teamwork
  • problem solving
  • communication
  • internship

What You Bring

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

Benefits

-Dedicated mentorship program -Best in class learning and development initiatives

The Company

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

Sector Specialisms

Engineering

Architecture

Bridges

Building services

Building structures

Dams and reservoirs

Geotechnics

Industrialized design and construction

Transportation

Energy

Water

Buildings

Infrastructure

Systems engineering and assurance

Container terminal sector

Marine

Utilities

Heavy Civil

Commercial

Residential

Government

Interview Process

-application window: aug 29, 2025 – nov 30, 2025 -interviews: dec 1, 2025 – jan 31, 2026 -hiring decisions: feb 1, 2026 – mar 31, 2026

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; must already be authorized to work in the us