Principal Civil Engineer

Job Description

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 seeking a motivated and experienced Team Lead to oversee our Water team in New York City. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities who is ready to take the next step in managing a high-performing local team. You will be responsible for day-to-day team leadership, project delivery, and staff development, ensuring alignment with our PRIDE values and commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage a team of water professionals based in NYC.

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

• Support staff development through mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback.

• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing across the team.

• Project Delivery

• Oversee and contribute to the delivery of water and wastewater projects.

• Ensure technical quality, compliance, and innovation in project execution.

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet client expectations.

• Client Engagement & Support

• Build strong relationships with local clients and stakeholders.

• Support proposal development and contribute to business development efforts in NYC.

• Operational Support

• Assist in resource planning and utilization for the NYC team.

• Participate in hiring efforts and help identify talent needs within the team.

• Ensure compliance with internal processes and standards (QA/QC, timesheets, training).

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field (Master’s preferred).

• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering and project delivery.

• PE license in NY (or ability to obtain).

• Proven experience managing small to mid-sized teams or mentoring junior staff.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to lead by example and promote a positive team culture.

• Familiarity with NYC water infrastructure and local client needs is a plus.

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 $175,000 - $223,000.

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

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.