Waterfront Structural Engineer – Mid to Senior Level

You will be responsible for managing and implementing all phases of design for a broad range of marine infrastructure projects, including piers and repairs for the US Navy, large marine terminals, marinas, vessel mooring and berthing structures, bulkheads, breakwaters, shore protection, and storm/flood resiliency structures and more. You will have 8 to 15 years of experience working from conceptual development through the details of the design process. This position will serve as a senior engineer who will actively participate in structural design, perform design quality control, resolve technical matters, and engage with our clients to develop optimized design solutions.

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.

• Project management
• Coordinate with structural design staff along with other firm-wide disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets
• Production of schematic and detailed designs and evaluation of planning and concept alternatives
• Development of contract documents, including construction drawings and technical specifications
• Preparation of design reports
• Preparation of proposals and direct interface with clients and agencies
• Perform periodic site visits and attend client meetings
• Work independently and collaboratively with local and firmwide team members
• Mentoring of junior staff
• Participating in office business development strategy and implementation

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 discipline required; Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred 
• 8 to 15 years of structural design experience including waterfront infrastructure and marine environments
• Professional Engineer licensure in Florida is required or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• Project management experience
• Proficient in the use of structural analysis software, such as SAP2000
• Experience effectively interacting with staff, vendors, clients and agencies
• Experience with DoD or NAVFAC design and construction projects is desired
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Eligibility to successfully pass background check to secure Department of Defense DBIDS card and other badges required by clients
• Due to client parameters, selected candidate must show (post offer) proof of U.S. citizenship and clear results of a thorough