Digital Delivery Internship - 2026
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.
At Mott MacDonald, we believe that engineering is about more than solving problems, it’s about shaping a future that’s inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. As we expand our operations across the US and Canada, we’re inviting passionate individuals to join us in a journey that’s driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. We’re trusted consultants, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver lasting impact.
From the moment you join our team, you’ll be surrounded by experienced engineering consultants, project managers, and subject matter experts who are committed to excellence and innovation. You’ll work side-by-side with mentors and peers who champion integrity and teamwork, because we know collaboration drives better outcomes – and you won’t just apply your engineering skills, you’ll also embrace the mindset of a consultant.
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 in our summer internship program, Prelaunch, you’ll embark on a structured three‑month development journey designed to give you the foundational building blocks for starting a successful career at Mott MacDonald.
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
Candidate Specification
We are looking for a motivated student or early-career professional who is interested in infrastructure, technology, data, and project delivery. The successful candidate will bring curiosity, energy, and a willingness to learn, supported by strong analytical skills and a practical problem-solving mindset.
Required Qualifications
- Currently studying, or recently completed study, in engineering, construction management, computer science, data science, information management, architecture, planning, or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in the engineering, infrastructure, or built environment sector.
- Strong data and analytics capability, with an interest in using data to improve decision-making and project outcomes.
- Interest in AI, machine learning, automation, and emerging digital technologies.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work through unfamiliar challenges.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to operate semi-independently with guidance and support.
- Organized, reliable, and able to manage assigned tasks through to completion.
- Eager to learn, ask questions, and develop practical industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data analysis, dashboards, reporting, visualization, or programming.
- Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Power BI, Python, SQL, or similar data and analytics platforms.
- Awareness of BIM, GIS, digital twins, Common Data Environments, or digital project delivery platforms.
- Familiarity with Autodesk, Bentley, Esri, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, or similar tools.
- Understanding of infrastructure project delivery, design coordination, construction processes, or engineering workflows.
- Experience working on academic, internship, research, or project-based assignments involving data, automation, AI, or digital tools.
- Interest in applying technology to improve productivity, quality, collaboration, and consistency on projects.
This position is located in San Diego, CA. 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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US, as Mott MacDonald is unable to provide sponsorship at this time. (US Only)
Benefits & Reward
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. 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.
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
The expected salary for this position is $18/hr - $30/hr
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.
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.