Coastal Engineer - Junior 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 an Entry-Level Coastal Engineer to join our Pensacola office.   

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 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. 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. 

• Prepares plans, specifications, and cost estimates, in support of final bid packages    
• Prepares written and graphic reports and makes presentations    
• Develops surface water hydraulic, hydrologic, and hydrodynamic modeling
• Performs engineering calculations to solve problems related to surface water and drainage
• Analyzes system flow, flood risk, and mitigation alternatives
• Addresses local, state, and federal flood management regulations
• Prepares exhibits, reports, and presentations to illustrate findings and recommendations
• Coordinates with government agencies, local authorities, contractors, and internal team members
• Prepares various draft documents, including reports and technical memoranda
• Performs 1D and 2D riverine hydraulic modeling
• Complete data and engineering analyses and GIS mapping
• Conduct coastal studies, flood risk management, coastal restoration, and shoreline stabilization projects, including coastal structure planning and 
• Interest in planning and design of public spaces at the land-water interface, resort planning and recreational boating facilitites
• Complete data and engineering analyses and GIS mapping
• Perform field work as needed
• Assist with project types including:
  • Wetland restoration
  • Dredging
  • Waterfront structures
  • Coastal and environmental protection initiatives
  • Ecological surveys  

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 from an accredited university degree program  
• Master’s in civil engineering with an emphasis on Water Resources or Coastal Engineering
• Engineering in Training License
• Design skills desired (GIS, CIVIL 3D, AutoCAD, Google earth engine etc.)
• 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: 

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 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 our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disabil