Engineer Diver / Bridge Team Leader – Junior 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 seeking an Engineer with commercial diving and bridge inspection Team Leader certification and experience to perform structural inspections both above and below water. The successful new hire will be seated in our Baton Rouge (preferred) or New Orleans, LA office. You will be working with a professional engineering dive/bridge inspection team that provides consulting services to clients primarily in the gulf region. Assisting our overall Inspection & Rehabilitation (I&R) team will require occasional travel both domestically and internationally. The principal function of this position is to be part of a team that evaluates marine and bridge structures through above and below water engineering inspections, follow-on report preparation and development of structural repair designs. We perform these inspections for states (department of transportation), municipalities, private clients, marine terminal operators, oil and gas / LNG plants, the US Navy and many more!

You will utilize Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and National Highway Institute (NHI) criteria while inspecting bridges via buckets, snoopers, boats, ladders, safety harness, and other equipment.  If interested, you will be offered training to join our rope access (SPRAT) bridge inspection team. When not delivering inspections, you will help review reports, perform quality control reviews, assist with submittals, etc.

About Moffatt & Nichol: 

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and among the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities:

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

• Performs site investigations of marine structures, bridges, and other infrastructure assets
• Ensures that the scope of work is fulfilled as directed and that the contracted deliverable is submitted out on schedule and as budgeted 
• Data entry/manipulation and technical writing skills for the preparation and review of inspection reports, proposals, etc.
• Analyzes deteriorated components of marine and bridge structures to assess load capacity 
• Prepares plans, specifications, cost estimates and supporting documentation 
• Provides quality assurance reviews of inspection reports
• Works collaboratively with all members of the inspection team and of other engineering disciplines 
• Assists with civil and structural design
• Performs other duties as required

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 of Science in Engineering from an accredited university
• Engineer in Training (EIT) required
• Certified Commercial Diver - ADCI, HSE, DCBC, IMCA or ADAS
• Underwater Bridge Inspection, FHWA-NHI-130091 required
• NHI/NBIS Team Leader, FHWA-NHI-130055 certification required
• 1 to 5 years of related diving and inspection experience and a minimum of 2 years of related bridge inspection experience
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license
• Boater Safety Card preferred 
• Availability and willingness to travel as required. Most work is l