Structural Engineer - Bridge - 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 seeking a Structural Engineer with at least 10 years of experience with bridge, transportation, and/or rail structure projects to join our growing team in Raleigh, NC. Our transportation team provides a wide variety of structural transportation services to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), cities, and counties in the area including concrete bridge design, steel bridge design, bridge widening and replacement, grade separations, structural assessment and rehabilitation, underground structures, and retaining walls. Firm-wide, our bridge practice provides design and inspection services both domestically and internationally. We have worked on some of the most iconic bridges in the USA!  

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. 

• Leads and manages projects, including cost estimates, budgets, scheduling and documentation preparation, support and evaluation
• Recommends contracting strategies
• Performs construction support services
• Resolves design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspection
• Proficient in field work safety and occupational health
• Designs detailed plans and structural analysis
• Performs finite element static and dynamic structural modeling of structures
• Performs bridge load ratings
• Prepares design concepts, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates
• Prepares quantity and cost estimates
• Coordinates plan details with drafting technicians
• Prepares inspection reports as needed
• Collaborates with bridge and rail team and all company disciplines  

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; Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in North Carolina or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• Structural Engineer (SE) license a plus
• Experience with NCDOT projects desirable
• 10+ years of industry experience
• Experience with STAAD, SAP2000, or similar a plus
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Preferred experience using:
  • MicroStation
  • Open Bridge Modeler
  • LEAP Bridge Concrete
  • LEAP Bridge Steel
  • LEAP CONBOX
  • LPILE
• 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 

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