Transportation Engineering Internship - 2026

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.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Together, we’ll tackle complex challenges, deliver sustainable solutions, and create positive change for our clients and the communities they serve. You’ll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to grow, and supported every step of the way.

As a participant of our brand-new internship program, launching in 2026, you’ll gain hands on experience across a variety of impactful projects. Your responsibilities may include:

• Designing engineering solutions

• Conducting site inspections and monitoring

• 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

To be considered for this 2026 opportunity, here’s what you’ll need:

• Progress towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil 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 Vancouver, BC. You must be able to reliably commute to our office in this location, per our hybrid working policy.

We’re more than engineers - we’re changemakers. At Mott MacDonald, you’ll find:

• Best in class learning and development initiatives

• Dedicated mentorship program

• Network of Employee Resource Groups

• Opportunities for excellence everyday

We welcome individuals who are driven by curiosity, compassion, and a desire to make a difference. If you’re excited by the idea of working in an engineering consultant that values your growth and empowers you to lead with integrity, we’d love to hear from you.

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.

Multiple factors such as qualifications, overall experience and position responsibilities will be used to determine the successful candidate's actual salary within the expected range.

The expected salary range for this position is from $21 - $30

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.