Sediment Engineer/Scientist - Mid-to-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 marine sediment specialist (Scientist or Engineer) to support national and regional projects. Preferred support is needed in one of our Southern California Offices but work from other M&N offices will be considered for those with experience in California.  This position will provide technical leadership and staff oversight. The right candidate has experience designing field investigations, leading sediment evaluations, analyzing field and laboratory generated data, and developing finding reports.

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. 

• Direct and supervise technical assignments and manages entire projects or specific elements of projects
• Write work plans and reports, complete statistical analysis of complex datasets
• Competent in the analysis and interpretation of environmental data, including chemistry in water, sediment and tissue
• Write reports and other technical submittals and potentially lead or direct sampling and other environmental efforts in the field for the collection of sediment and water quality 
• Design sediment management plans 
• Develop and maintain effective client relations
• Assist in the preparation of cost proposal and statement of qualifications  

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 Environmental Science, Toxicology, or related science for scientist position; required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering for engineer position 
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in CA or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire for Engineering position; required
• 6-10+ years of related environmental consulting experience; required
• Strong relationship building and technical skills needed to help deliver quality data reports to clients 
• In-depth demonstrated knowledge in all areas of water and sediment quality. Additional familiarity with chemical fate and transport, Clean Water Act compliance, NPDES permitting, TMDLs and toxicology a plus.
• Experience with water quality issues and sediment contamination concerns
• Risk Assessment experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to prepare reports and proposals
• Working knowledge of software including statistical software, databases, GIS, and MS Office applications
• Ability to manage scopes, schedules and budgets for projects and work tasks
• Strong project management and client skills with proven connections to the California marketplace is highly preferred
• Proven proficiency at marketing, managing projects and managing / mentoring junior scientists
• 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