Engineer Diver (Structural Focus) – Mid 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 experienced Structural Engineer Diver to join our Honolulu office and local dive team. As the new hire, you will be working with a team of experienced professional engineer-divers that provides consulting services to clients in Hawaii and Southern California (SoCal). Occasional travel to other areas throughout the U.S. and abroad will also be required, but most evenings you will be home. The principal function of this position is to be part of a team that evaluates marine structures and ports through above and underwater engineering inspections, follow-on report preparation and development of structural repair designs. You will also perform high-level analysis and design. You will utilize modern workflows that include field tablets, UAS (drones), nondestructive testing and evaluation, marine mapping and imaging, analysis and modeling tools. We perform these inspections for marine terminal operators, private clients, states, municipalities, the US Navy and many more!  

Grow your career with us! Moffatt & Nichol provides two mature in-house training programs for commercial diving and professional rope access (optional). You will be offered many training and education opportunities for a custom career development track that is designed with you.

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. 

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. 

• Participates in site investigations of waterfront infrastructure such as marine structures, marinas, ports, container terminals, water control structures, etc.
• Assists the team so that scopes of work are fulfilled and that contracted deliverables are submitted on schedule and within budget
• Works collaboratively with all members of the inspection teams, design teams, and other engineering disciplines
• Analyzes aged or damaged components of marine structures to assess load capacity
• Performs inspections utilizing commercial diving methods and techniques while adhering to field operation standards and safety procedures
• Actively assists in writing technical reports and manuals as needed
• Understands and maintains proficiency with State, Federal, and local agency design standards and criteria, practices, and policies
• Prepares plans, specifications, cost estimates and supporting documentation
• Assists in proposals and cost estimates
• 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 Civil or Structural Engineering
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineer preferred but not required
• Professional Engineer licensure required. License in Hawaii is desired or having the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• Certified Diver - ADCI, HSE, DCBC, IMCA or ADAS
• 5 to 10 years of related experience 
• Dive Supervisor certification preferred
• NHI/NBIS bridge inspection qualifications a plus
• Proven experience in performing above/below