Structural Engineer - Inspection & Rehab - Mid-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 Structural or Civil Engineer with an inspection and rehabilitation (I&R) background to join our Walnut Creek or Oakland, CA office. The ideal candidate would have experience supporting inspection related work for bridges, ports, terminals, piers, wharves, marinas and alike. 

Your expertise would be used as an inspection and rehabilitation point person to support projects by coordinating activities, performing QA/QC, writing reports and proposals, etc. You would interact directly with clients and potentially bring in new work. You would perform engineering design and inspections as time permits. 

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. 

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.

• Develops plans, specifications, and cost estimates as needed to support waterfront and bridge infrastructure development and rehabilitation work
• Helps resolve design problems that may include performing field investigation or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations done by others, or general coordination of specific design aspects into a project
• Calculates construction quantity estimates
• Schedules work of team members for inspection related activities
• Performs or reviews analysis, design, inspection of waterfront structures, asset management, submarine systems, and other maritime projects
• Develops plans, specifications, and calculations as needed
• May supervise engineers and technicians during field activities
• Works closely with other disciplines including architects, engineers, scientists, project managers, etc. on multi-discipline projects
• Performs structural site inspections and prepares inspection reports

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 (with structural focus) or related discipline from an accredited university degree program; Master’s degree is preferred
• Professional Engineer licensure in the State of California or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• 6 to 15 years of related experience
• Certified Commercial Diver (ADCI, HSE, DCBC, IMCA or ADAS) preferred but not required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) with strong technical writing capabilities
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Experienced/licensed boat operator is a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel as required. Travel is primarily within the state of employment, typically does not require an overnight stay and rarely on weekends
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Selected candidate must consent to and a pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug screening
• 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