Structural Engineer - Waterfront / Marine - Mid Level
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 searching for a Structural Engineer to join our Norfolk, VA office. As the successful new hire, you will have 4 to 7 years of experience and will be capable of delivering structural engineering, planning, design, analysis, and construction service activities for waterfront, port, and maritime infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for coordinating with senior engineers and senior managers to produce calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and other deliverables as necessary to support large and complex projects. As part of the Norfolk team, you will work on major infrastructure programs/projects including the U.S. Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) dry dock capacity and optimization projects, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and municipal coastal resiliency projects. As part of our strong structural engineering team, you will have opportunities to participate in interoffice workshare with our offices worldwide. Thus, growing your resume by working on projects all over the world from your local office! Our highly-technical projects include: U.S. Navy waterfront facilities, infrastructure and dry docks; large and small marinas; piers, ports and terminals; vessel mooring and berthing structures; bulkheads; and shore protection structures. 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 5th 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 related, required; Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis preferred
- Professional Engineer licensure is required; with the ability to obtain in the State of Virginia via reciprocity within 6 months of hire
- 4 to 7 years of experience designing a wide range of structural projects is required; design experience of waterfront projects strongly desired
- NAVFAC waterfront project experience preferred
- Working knowledge of UFC (Unified Facilities Criteria) for operational and extreme load conditions preferred
- Willingness and ability to perform construction oversite on local job sites
- Must have a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license in good standing for travel to client or job sites
- Eligibility to successfully pass background check to secure Department of Defense DBIDS card and other badges required by clients
- Due to client parameters, selected candidate must show (post offer) proof of U.S. citizenship and clear results of a thorough background check that may include but is not limited to credit and criminal history
- 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 in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis
- NAVFAC waterfront project experience
- Working knowledge of UFC (Unified Facilities Criteria) for operational and extreme load conditions
Responsibilities
- Assistant Lead Structural/Design Management responsibilities to include assisting with proposal development, project set-up, team building, quality management, schedule/progress tracking, responsive client communications, meeting minutes, and coordination of subconsultant efforts and field programs
- Attend, participate, and/or lead client meetings (both virtual and in-person at commercial, municipal, and Federal/DOD locations as permitted) including development of meeting minutes
- Lead the development of structural analysis, modeling, capacity calculations and calculation reports
- Lead the design and detailing for waterfront structures consisting of concrete, steel, timber, etc. Projects may consist of: NAVFAC Atlantic and NAVFAC Pacific SIOP projects including dry docks, caissons, piers, and industrial buildings, Commercial shipyard waterfront and upland facilities, Vessel mooring and berthing structures, Piers, wharves, bulkheads and marinas, Breakwaters and shore protection and resiliency structures
- Perform field investigations, periodic site visits and inspections of existing conditions and construction quality assurance (verify that work complies with contract documents)
- Assist the designer of record (DOR) with construction support services including initial review of Submittals, Requests for Information, Change Order Requests, etc.
- Inspect and perform repair designs for waterfront structures
- Mentor junior-level structural engineering staff and interns
- Contribute to the implementation of quality control and quality assurance on projects
Benefits
- Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions
- 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
Mid Level
