Office Engineer

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 20,000+ 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 looking for professionals to join our ever-expanding Transportation team in the Washington metropolitan area. We are currently looking for a full-time site Office Engineer with experience in rail transportation and infrastructure industry. The successful candidate is required to have a strong understanding of the construction industry and experience working on public agency projects.

The Office Engineer (OE) is responsible for the administrative and technical support activities on all program procurement activities. Specifically, the OE manages varied project administrative functions for maintaining contract records, plans and specifications, and related engineering and administrative records and providing overall support to the Project Manager's project implementation team.

The OE would ordinarily be responsible for maintaining full familiarity with plans, specifications, construction schedules, and contractor's plans on assigned contracts, Project Implementation Manual and, current safety regulations relative to assigned projects in order to be knowledgeable of the contractor's obligations and the Project Manager's responsibilities with respect thereto. The OE shall supervise subordinates in disseminating such information to the office and field staff as required to keep all pertinent Authority personnel accurately informed of relevant matters. The OE would work within the Project Manager's prescribed guidelines and procedures and serve under the direction of the Project Manager. The OE position requires very strong written and verbal communication skills.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret construction documents to certify that work is performed in accordance with approved plans
• Administer the submittal and Request for Information (RFI) process for assigned projects
• Maintain a working knowledge of standard processes and procedures
• Contribute to progress updates and performance metrics for monthly briefings
• Support management of project deliverables in Procore
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in performing duties
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals with whom interface is required
• Ability to maintain complex project controls, filings, and corresponding contract administration required record keeping
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Candidate Specification:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience on infrastructure projects (transit or architectural) is required, and at least 3 out of the 5 years in the transit or construction industry is preferred
• Working knowledge of engineering requirements, program policies and procedures including federal, state, and local transit administration regulations and policies
• Proficient with applying scheduling software (i.e. Oracle Primavera)
• Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools
• Knowledge of and experience using CADD software (MicroStation/Inroads and AutoCAD/Civil 3D) is preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license for the District of Columbia, Virginia, and/or Maryland is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong analytical technical writing skills are required

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

The expected salary for this position is $89,000 - $109,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

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