Structural Engineer – Waterfront/Inspection Focus – Entry Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Our Baton Rouge, LA office is actively searching for an entry-level Engineer with Structural focus and interest in waterfront/marine engineering as well as providing inspection services and field related activities. This position will be available commencing summer 2025. As the successful new hire, you will perform planning and design for waterfront structures projects, including heavy lift cargo ports, marine terminals, vessel mooring and berthing structures, bulkheads, marinas and bridge protection structures. You will also learn to perform structural assessments in the field and may be invited to participate in our inspection and rehabilitation team as a Certified Engineer Diver. As an Engineer Diver, you would be part of a team that evaluates marine structures and bridges through above and underwater engineering inspections, follow-on report preparation and development of structural repair designs. You would utilize modern workflows that include field tablets, UAS (drones), nondestructive testing and evaluation, marine mapping and imaging, analysis and modeling tools. 

Being an ADCI certified Engineer Diver requires physical conditioning and strength. It also requires an additional 12 weeks of off-site intense training. The ideal candidate for this position will have a proven passion for the water including significant experience with water-based activities such as PADI scuba certified diving, free diving, boating, surfing, etc. with a strong interest in working outdoors and perhaps proven mechanical, equipment repair or building skills.

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 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Analysis, design, inspection of waterfront structures, asset management, and other maritime projects
• Develop plans, specifications, and inspection reports as needed
• Help resolve design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project
• Calculate construction quantity estimates
• Collaborate with other architects, engineers, scientists, project managers, etc. on multi-discipline projects
• Conduct site investigations of marine structures, bridges, etc.
• Analyze deteriorated components of marine structures to assess load capacity
• Review shop drawings and technical submittals for construction support services 
• Perform construction site inspections and prepare inspection reports 

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 degree in Civil Engineering with Structural coursework required
• Entry to 1 year of structural design or related heavy civil or marine infrastructure field experience. For entry-level applicants, related internship experience is required
• EIT require