Offshore Wind Ports Planner/Engineer - Junior/Mid-Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Within the larger ports practice, Moffatt & Nichol has a division dedicated to the planning, logistical modeling, and detailed design of ports to support the worldwide offshore wind (OSW) industry. Our Newton, MA (near Boston) office is actively searching for a Port Engineer/Planner to support our offshore wind (OSW) ports practice. 

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, and scientists 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 site selection studies and feasibility studies for proposed OSW ports
• Analyze existing port infrastructure and proposed sites to determine suitability for use in OSW industry
• Work with OSW port logistics modeling team to create and analyze OSW port models
• Work with OSW ports team to analyze OSW project operational requirements and create supporting port layouts and concept designs
• Keep current with OSW industry trends, US and international work pipeline
• Coordinate with structural, civil, electrical and mechanical design teams as required 
• Perform periodic site visits and field investigations to proposed and existing OSW port locations 
• Ability and willingness to interact with clients and attend client meetings
• Produce presentations and reports for OSW port clients

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 related field such as Civil, Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture. A Master’s Degree in an engineering discipline or OSW engineering is preferred
• 2 to 6 years of experience in related marine engineering, port planning or offshore wind
• Good working knowledge of the OSW industry including:
  • BOEM (US) leasing process
  • US State OSW power solicitation process
  • European OSW leasing and solicitation process
  • South American OSW leasing and solicitation process
  • OSW wind turbine generation sizing and geometry
  • Process flow of WTG components through OSW port
  • OSW vessel characteristics and specifications
  • OSW port criteria to support both fixed bottom and floating offshore wind projects
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Strong communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills and ability to work with a team approach
• 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

Physical requirements:

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment. Some travel may be required to work with other offices as part of large project teams or to project site in different locations than the candidate’s assigned office.

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 a