At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.
When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.
Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.
Mott MacDonald is seeking a Principal Project Manager - Ports Electrification to help lead the growth of our ports, maritime, and transportation electrification practice across North America, with an initial focus on the West Coast.
This position is an opportunity to help shape the future of port infrastructure as marine terminals, ports, ferry systems, and freight operators transition toward cleaner, more resilient, and more electrified operations. The successful candidate will work directly with port authorities, terminal operators, utilities, public agencies, and private clients to develop and deliver complex infrastructure programs supporting decarbonization, shore power, terminal modernization, cargo-handling equipment electrification, charging infrastructure, and utility upgrades.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable serving as a trusted client advisor, leading multidisciplinary project teams, developing business opportunities, and providing technical leadership on complex electrical infrastructure projects.
Primary Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Technical Leadership
Client and Business Development
Practice Building
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Desired Experience
Candidates may have experience supporting clients such as:
Experience on projects involving the following is particularly valuable:
What Success Looks Like
Within the first year, this individual will:
Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits & Rewards
The expected salary for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $169,000 - $207,000
The expected salary for this position in Seattle, WA is $185,000 - $226,000
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.
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 clients, team, and personal commitments.
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.
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.
