Internship Risk Engineer Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

Mott MacDonald is looking for interns with diverse skill sets to join our team through the DoW SkillBridge program. We have openings forengineers and project managers who are eager to build a rewarding civilian career at one of the largest employee-owned engineering consultancy.

Ideal candidates will have experience in engineering design, program management, construction, or related fields. Multiple positions are available nationwide.

This is a dynamic role focused on supporting the successful delivery and management of major programs. You will gain hands-on experience while working alongside industry experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, and maintain engineering data (e.g., tests, drawings).
• Assist in preparing design documents and supporting calculations.
• Perform assignments using standard practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Support engineering activities under the guidance of senior staff.
• Produce accurate technical reports, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Continuously develop technical and professional skills.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Additional Opportunities

• Engage with clients and participate in business development activities.
• Learn Mott MacDonald systems for risk management, project controls, bidding, and more.
• Collaborate on proposal development across diverse markets.
• Apply engineering or project management expertise to lead portions of technical work, benefiting both your career and the company.

To be considered for this position, you must be eligible for the Department of War SkillBridge program.

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, project management, or related fields. Or be in the process of pursuing a bachelor's degree in the mentioned fields.
• Prior experience and knowledge in engineering, project management, construction or related fields is highly preferred.
• Strong project management, leadership, and technical skills.
• Excellent judgment, organizational ability, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and manage complex issues.
• Skilled in preparing and interpreting detailed reports and evaluating solutions.

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.

Participants in this program will continue to receive their compensation and benefits through the Department of War.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek 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.

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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.