Structural Engineer – Bridge Emphasis – Department Lead
About The Position
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 our Transportation Structures Department Lead to join our Atlanta office. This role leads engineering staff and serves as Engineer of Record on multiple design projects for a wide variety of transportation related structures such as bridges, retaining walls, bridge culverts, etc. This role will continue the growth of the structures group while driving the strategy of the department in both our Midtown and Peachtree Corners offices. 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 transportation. For the 4th 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. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering; required
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration in the State of Georgia or eligible to obtain within 6 months; required
- 15+ years of experience in leading design tasks, bridge structural analysis, planning, design (new and rehabilitation), and preparation of construction drawings, contract documents, and construction support services for highway bridge and wall projects; required
- Steel, concrete and prestressed concrete bridge design experience
- 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
Nice To Haves
- GDOT Bridge Design experience strongly desired
- Bridge, rail, and site inspection management experience desirable
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead structural engineer for transportation structures
- Lead/develop staff and manage projects, including cost estimating, budgets, scheduling and documentation preparation, QA/QC, and support and evaluation
- Recommend contracting strategies
- Contribute to construction support services
- Resolves complex design problems using subject matter expertise
- Lead/Supervise detailed design and plan preparation tasks performed by staff
- Lead/Supervise finite element static and dynamic structural modeling of structures
- Coordinate plan preparation tasks with engineering staff/drafting technicians
- Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
- Provide quality reviews of drawings and calculations
- Interacts directly with clients
- Assist on and lead proposals and business development opportunities with new and existing clients
Benefits
- Low-cost employee healthcare with company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
- Family coverage is available
- Low-deductible plan available
- Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
- Wellness Program (with financial incentives)
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
- Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level)
- Paid Holidays (7)
- A floating holiday
- 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
- Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Training opportunities
- Leadership Development Program
- Formal Mentoring program
- Active YP (Young Professionals) group
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
