Graduate Tunnels Engineer-2027

About the Role

At Mott MacDonald, we are inviting passionate individuals to join a purpose-driven journey powered by brilliant people. As trusted consultants, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, deliver sustainable solutions, and create lasting impact for the communities they serve. You will build your technical skills while developing the mindset of a consultant. As a participant in Blueprint, our new graduate program, you will embark on a structured three-year development journey designed in collaboration with an award-winning learning provider. The program combines immersive learning experiences with required development sessions to build the professional, commercial, and personal effectiveness skills graduates need to thrive and lead in our business.

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

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities may include:

• 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

Requirements & Tech Stack

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

Qualifications

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US, as Mott MacDonald is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Recruitment Timeline

• August 2026 – Application Window Opens
• November 30, 2026 – Application Window Closes
• December 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027 – Interviews
• February 1, 2027 – March 31, 2027 – Hiring Decisions Finalized
• June 14, 2027 – Start Date

Location

• Los Angeles, CA, US

Contract Type

• Regular (US only)

Work Pattern

• Full Time

Market

• Transport

Discipline

• Tunnels

Job Ref

• 16457

Recruiter Contact

• Coryanna DeGannes