Transportation Engineer - Mid 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 (Midtown or Peachtree Corners).  As part of the Transportation Group, this role will be involved in a variety of projects – highway, municipal roadway, intermodal/port, and/or rail design projects and develop plans for projects across the state, US, and potentially internationally.  Familiarity with a variety of civil engineering type projects, has permitting experience, and a strong existing professional network with municipal, GDOT or regulatory agency staff is desired. 

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 transportation. For the 4th 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. 

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.

• Perform engineering design tasks for highway, municipal roadway, some rail and potentially intermodal/port projects from preliminary to final design
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages
• Maintain and establish working relationships with regulatory agencies, local government, GDOT and state clients, as well as private clients 
• Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build and design-build highway projects
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans, including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings plans
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance
• Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action

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 or Transportation related engineering degree; required
• 6-10 years of experience in transportation engineering design projects; required
• Professional Registration (PE) in Georgia or the ability to gain through reciprocity within 6 months of start position; required
• 3+ years of experience in OpenRoads design; required
• A motivated self starter who is a team player and has the desire to continue to learn and grow while mentoring Jr. Engineers
• 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:

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Moffatt & Nichol’s Employment Benefits: 

At Moffatt & Nichol, we genuinely care about our team and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment. We’re excited to offer a range of great benefits and cover many costs to support you. Here are some highlights: 

• Enjoy low-cost employee he