At Mott MacDonald, we believe engineering is about more than solving problems; it is about shaping a future that is inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. As we expand across the US and Canada, 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.
From the moment you join our team, you will work alongside experienced engineering consultants, project managers, subject matter experts, mentors, and peers who champion integrity, teamwork, excellence, and innovation. You will build your technical skills while developing the mindset of a consultant; contributing to meaningful work, collaborating to achieve better outcomes, and growing with support every step of the way.
As a participant in Prelaunch, our summer internship program, you will embark on a structured three-month development journey that provides the foundational building blocks for starting a successful career at Mott MacDonald.
ITS Technician will be responsible for the following tasks:
Responds to concerns raised by VTA Operations staff (e.g. transit vehicle operators, transit supervisors, etc.) or the local agency traffic signal operators about the operations and maintenance of the Transportation Signal Priority (TSP) equipment maintained and operated by VTA under the direction and guidance of the VTA Traffic Engineering & Express Lanes staff. The response includes debugging issues with the equipment, taking appropriate corrective actions to repair the equipment, conducting field observations to identify the issue or verifying operational status of equipment, interviewing transit vehicle operator or supervisory staff to understand the operational issue, and other identified tasks by VTA Traffic Engineer and Express Lanes staff to maintain and operate VTA’s TSP system.
Responsible for maintaining the TSP operational issue tracking database that describes the location of the issue, a brief description of issue, who has been assigned to respond to the issue, and tracks the status of issue if it was addressed and when it was addressed.
Undertake project management of TSP subtasks and projects under supervision from VTA Traffic Engineering & Express Lanes supervisory staff.
Takes direction from the liaison staff to follow up on the responsible parties to address an issue as identify in the tracking database on the status of their efforts.
Reports on the tracking database at the monthly internal TSP working group to provide a brief summary on the active issues under direction from the liaison staff or traffic engineering and express lanes staff.
Provides support to VTA Traffic Engineering and Express Lanes staff on efforts to support and deploy a central monitoring system for VTA’s TSP system.
Supports review of traffic reports for various highway projects as directed by VTA Traffic Engineer.
Other duties as required.
To be considered for this 2027 opportunity, here’s what you’ll need:
Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering, or related field
Demonstrated interest in your chosen field through previous internships, volunteering opportunities, or organization memberships
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
This position is located in San Jose, CA. You must be able to reliably commute to our office in this location, per our hybrid working policy.
Here’s an overview of what to expect this recruitment season:
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 – Internship Program Kick-off
August 20, 2027 – Internship Program Conclusion
Build your career while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you will be encouraged to explore your potential, share your ideas, and make meaningful contributions from the start.
Bring your curiosity, compassion, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative engineering consultancy where your perspective is valued, your development is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US, as Mott MacDonald is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.
Eligible interns may participate in Mott MacDonald's 401(k) retirement savings plan and gain valuable hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development while working on meaningful projects.
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.
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.
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.
