Transportation Engineer - 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 Transportation Engineer to join our Atlanta office.  As part of the Transportation Group, the Senior Engineer manages a variety of projects – bridge, roadway, municipal, port, or rail design projects and develop plans for projects across the state, US and potentially internationally. The ideal new hire will be familiar with a variety of civil and structural engineering type projects, has permitting experience and a strong existing professional network with municipal, GADOT and/or regulatory agency staff. 

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. 

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of designers, engineers, and professionals to successfully deliver project plans, specifications, reports, and other design related materials
• Identify marketing opportunities, engage perspective clients, and assist with the preparation of proposal packages
• Maintain and establish working relationships with regulatory agencies, local government agencies, cities, Caltrans, as well as private clients 
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance
• Develop specifications, project schedules, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages
• Interact with our contractor clients, teaming partners, and owners to ensure design deliverables are aligned with construction schedules and expectations 
• Guide subconsultants or teaming partners in project approach, processes, and design
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers 

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 required; Specialty in Transportation Engineering preferred
• Master's degree in Civil or Transportation degree; preferred
• 15 years of experience working on transportation engineer projects; required
• Professional Engineer licensure in GA or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire through reciprocity; required
• AutoCAD and MicroStation experience are preferred
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) 
• Availability and willingness to travel
• 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 

Working conditions: 

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally. 

Moffatt & Nichol’s 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