Civil Engineer/Manager – Senior Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Civil Engineer/Manager with Water Resources experience to join our Farnham, London, or Exeter office. The successful candidate will manage/lead marine infrastructure design projects for both the public and private sectors. 

About Moffatt & Nichol:  

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbours, and rivers. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 in Marine and Port Facilities among its Top 500 Design Firms for 2023 and No. 46 among its Top 50 Designers in International Markets.  

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

 Duties and responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Leads and manages the preparation of design documents, calculation reports and specifications for waterfront/marine civil site development (site layout, grading, storm water, erosion control, utilities, and other infrastructure systems)
• Plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budget and timelines
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans
• Perform limited field observations in support of construction and data collection
• Determine project costs by calculating labor, material, and related costs.
• Creates feasibility study by analyzing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data.
• Confirms adherence to construction specifications and safety standards by monitoring project progress, inspecting construction site, and verifying calculations and placements
• Conduct site visits and attend client meetings as necessary. 

Other duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering from an accredited university degree program
• Chartered Engineer registration; required
• 15 to 20 years of experience in site/civil engineering design including grading, drainage, hydraulics and hydrology, stormwater, erosion sediment control, and environmental permitting
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience with competence in managing projects, budgets, proposal writing, and coordination with clients
• Competence in general civil engineering design is required including roadway, paving, grading, drainage, hydraulics and hydrology water, and sanitary sewer
• Experience in waterfront development projects desired but not required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Word and Excel required 
• Desired proficiency with XPSWMM, Hydraulic Modeling Systems (HEC), USDA Technical Releases (TR), MicroStation products
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) 
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171 

Working conditions:  

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local l