Structural Engineer (Waterfront Focus) – 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 searching for a Structural Engineer with waterfront structural experience to join our New York, NY or Bridgeport, CT office. As the successful new hire, you will have 8 to 15 years of structural experience primarily with marine/waterfront projects. You will join a team of engineers working on the planning, engineering analysis and studies, design, and providing A-E construction services for waterfront structures and facilities projects in the coastal resiliency, shipping, defense, oil and gas, and offshore wind industries! You will grow your resume, expertise, and qualifications with us! Your project assignments will expand beyond the NY area. You will work on projects throughout the USA and the world via our interoffice staff utilization program.

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. The firm is currently ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 for Transportation.

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:

• Lead or assist with the leading of structural design and/or Project Management of complex waterfront infrastructure design projects
• Perform Project Management duties including but not limited to: project organization, kickoff and set-up; design review and guidance, quality management, team building, mentoring and development of staff, etc.
• Attend, participate, and/or lead client meetings including development of meeting minutes
• Lead the development of structural analysis, modeling, capacity calculations and calculation reports
• Perform structural analysis, design and detailing for waterfront structures consisting of concrete, steel, timber, etc. Projects may consist of:
  • NAVFAC Atlantic and NAVFAC Pacific SIOP projects including dry docks, caissons, and industrial buildings
  • Large marine/cargo terminals 
  • Offshore wind ports and pier facilities 
  • Vessel mooring and berthing structures 
  • Piers, wharves, bulkheads and marinas 
  • Floodwalls, seawalls and other shore protection structures 
• Oversee design process and guide team of multidisciplinary engineers
• Ensure delivery of project study and design deliverables and maintain project schedule
• Review and approve all deliverables prior to submission to client; review and resolve client’s comments as they relate to scope of work and services
• Provide services during construction
• Perform site investigations 
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Create and maintain client relationships
• Prepare and submit proposals to clients
• Assist in pursuit planning and development
• Act as the primary interface between Moffatt & Nichol, clients, and subconsultants
• Manage subconsultants

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:

• Master’s (preferred) or Bachelor’s degree (required) in Structural Engineering or in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis
• Professional Engineer license in NY or ability to obtain PE in NY through reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• Possess 8 to 15 years of combined experience in structural engineering design (marine/waterfront strongly preferred) and project management
• Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers (ACOPNE) certification in the Port Engineering category preferred 
• Experience understanding and developing detailed construction contract documents
• 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<