Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Senior Project Engineer Civil
Senior civil engineer overseeing rail transit construction inspection and project management
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead construction inspection staff for infrastructure and transportation projects in the NYC Metro Area. • Perform resident engineer duties, managing inspection/office engineering staff and project management for infrastructure clients. • Plan, organize, and supervise engineering and construction inspection activities for major transit projects. • Serve as senior representative for contractor inspections, payments, claim processing, and change order negotiations. • Supervise a multidisciplinary team including engineers, inspectors, project control, office engineers, administrators, and specialty sub‑consultants. • Lead progress meetings, coordinate RFI responses, and resolve technical issues with design engineers. • Interpret construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸construction inspection
- ▸resident engineer
- ▸project management
- ▸contractor inspections
- ▸change orders
- ▸rfi coordination
What You Bring
We are seeking a Senior Engineer for our expanding transportation team in the New York City Metro Area. The role focuses on rail transportation systems (NYCT, MNR, LIRR, PATH, Amtrak, NJ Transit) and requires a strong understanding of the local construction industry and public‑agency project experience. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent. • Possess 10+ years of relevant infrastructure or transit industry experience managing rail/transit projects. • Have prior resident engineering experience with public agencies. • Experience with rail infrastructure projects. • Willingness to work weekends or extended hours as needed. • Hold or be able to obtain a Professional Engineering license in New York State. • Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Agree to pre‑employment and random drug testing.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸10+ yrs
- ▸resident eng
- ▸rail infra
- ▸pe license
- ▸communication
Benefits
We empower our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work. Join a collaborative environment where your ambitions align with ours, allowing you to shape your own story. Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we value potential, diverse perspectives, and would love to hear from you. We’ll explore how to support your growth while you help write the next chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. Our employees have a direct stake in the business through personal and group performance bonuses, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), health, dental, vision, disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance. We operate a hybrid work model that emphasizes face‑to‑face collaboration, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. • Performance bonuses give employees a stake and voice in the business. • Comprehensive benefits include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company‑paid life insurance. • Hybrid work model requiring at least three days per week in the office to promote collaboration. • Salary range $144,000‑$176,000.
Work Environment
Onsite