Civil 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 Civil Engineer to join our Honolulu office.  As part of the Civil Group, the Civil Engineer will lead and manage projects from design conception through construction close out on a wide variety of project types, for both the public and private sector, including ports/marina infrastructure, roadways, buildings, airports, bridges etc. 

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. 

• Manage multi-discipline project design teams for projects across the Pacific, including subconsultants, and establish priorities, schedules, and scope of work
• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of multidiscipline projects with varying degrees of technical complexity
• Leads and manages construction projects by preparing engineering design and documents and confirming specifications
• Interface with clients as needed for successful project delivery. Address client requirements and manage client expectations regarding scope, schedule and quality on projects
• Communicate with staff and subconsultants to establish work priorities for projects
• Designs construction projects by studying project concept, architectural drawings, and models
• Prepares engineering design by collecting and studying reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs, and tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and related topographical and geologic data
• Determines project costs by calculating labor, material, and related costs
• Creates feasibility study by analyzing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data
• Produces engineering documents by developing construction specifications, plans, and schedules
• Confirms adherence to construction specifications and safety standards by monitoring project progress, inspecting construction site, and verifying calculations and placements
• Provides engineering information by answering questions and requests
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on needed actions 

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 or Master’s in Civil Engineering from an accredited university degree program
• 15 + Years of Experience as a Civil Engineer
• 10+ years of project management experience
• Professional Engineer (AICP, PP, PG, etc.) licensure in Hawaii or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• Software 
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil3D
  • Microsoft Word and Excel
• Competence in general civil engineering design is required including roadway, paving, grading, drainage, H&H, water and sanitary sewer
• Ability to pl