Structural Engineer - Bridge Focus - Senior Level
About The Position
Recognized as a national and world leader, Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large, complex infrastructure projects for transportation and waterfront facilities across the nation. In Virginia, Moffatt & Nichol is an established leader in providing engineering services for bridge design and rehabilitation with VDOT and major municipalities and counties across the state. We are actively looking for a Structural Engineer – Bridge Focus to join our Richmond office. As part of the Structural Group, the Structural Engineer will be self-motivated, committed to high-quality work performance, capable of being self-sufficient, must have excellent planning and communication skills, and the ability to work with other staff in a project team environment. This position will provide the ideal candidate with an opportunity to work on exciting projects and grow within the local and companywide structural team. 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 include 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 related discipline required.
- 10 or more years of design experience of bridge or marine structures.
- PE registration required
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) MathCAD and Microstation (or AutoCAD) required
- Experience using: STAAD (required)
- 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
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis preferred but not required.
- Design experience in both bridge and marine structures is a plus.
- Prior experience of working on VDOT or other DOT projects preferred.
- Experience using: SAP2000, CSiBridge, LARSA 4D, DESCUS, Bentley LEAP Bridge Suite (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Develops plans, specifications, and inspection reports as needed.
- Design of structures in the field of civil transportation including bridges, and other structures such as culverts, retaining walls and sound walls. Maintain quality control of the work product and effectively complete projects on time and within budget.
- 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 quantity and cost estimates.
- Will, at times, be required to lead project tasks by coordinating, scheduling, and supervising the work of team members.
- Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects
- As a task leader, has frequent, direct interaction with the client at a staff and project management level through in-person meetings, calls and emails.
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
