Structural Engineer - Transportation - Junior Level

Moffatt & Nichol is actively seeking a Structural Associate with entry to 2 years of experience with bridge, transportation, and/or rail structure projects to join our team in our Costa Mesa office.  Our SoCal bridge team provides a wide variety of structural transportation services to Caltrans, cities, and counties in the area including concrete bridge design, steel bridge design, bridge widening and replacement, grade separations, structural assessment and rehabilitation, seismic retrofit, pump stations, underground structures, and retaining walls. Firm-wide, our bridge practice provides design and inspection services both domestically and internationally. We have worked on some of the most iconic bridges in the USA! 

As the successful new hire, you will work under the supervision of experienced licensed civil engineers. You will design structures such as bridges, retaining walls, underground structures, and more. You will perform basic structural analysis, modeling, engineering computations, concrete/steel/masonry design, create construction drawings, and assist with a variety of engineering tasks from planning stages through construction. 

We offer our Associates coaching, opportunities to expand their knowledge, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits! Your experience with our team will qualify towards professional licensing requirements in most jurisdictions. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists 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. 

• Utilize structural analysis software for design, such as: CSiBridge, CTBridge, vBridge, VBent, SAP2000, etc.
• Complete design tasks with supervision and learn to work independently 
• Coordinate the structural design with other disciplines and construction team
• Become familiar with various structural standards and building codes such as: AASHTO Caltrans Manual, AREMA, And UPRR/BNSF guidelines
• Compile data and perform calculations required for the preparation of drawings and design studies
• Prepare cost estimates
• Collaborate with Bridge and Rail Team and all company disciplines
• Conduct inspections and assist in supervision of site investigations as needed 

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 (or related) and Master's degree in Structural Engineering required
• EIT required
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/MicroStation and SAP2000
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171 
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Base salary range:

$38.56 to $47.12 per hour based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description.

Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the California market. 

Physical requirements:

Work is generally performed in an office or client office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment is required. Travel will be required.

Moffatt & Nichol 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 in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual o