Waterfront Structural Engineer- Mid to Senior Level

Jacksonville, FL, United States

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Be the first Marine/Waterfront Structural Engineer at our NEW OFFICE located in Jacksonville, FL. We have an existing backlog of significant, high-profile projects in the local area and beyond! As the successful new hire, you will have an extensive Marine/Waterfront Structural background providing engineering, planning, design, and analysis activities for major waterfront, port and maritime infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for managing and implementing all phases of design for a broad range of marine infrastructure projects, including piers and repairs for the US Navy, large marine terminals, marinas, vessel mooring and berthing structures, bulkheads, breakwaters, shore protection, and storm/flood resiliency structures and more. You will have 8 to 15 years of experience working from conceptual development through the details of the design process. This position will serve as a senior engineer who will actively participate in structural design, perform design quality control, resolve technical matters, and engage with our clients to develop optimized design solutions.

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.

Project management

Coordinate with structural design staff along with other firm-wide disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets

Production of schematic and detailed designs and evaluation of planning and concept alternatives

Development of contract documents, including construction drawings and technical specifications

Preparation of design reports

Preparation of proposals and direct interface with clients and agencies

Perform periodic site visits and attend client meetings

Work independently and collaboratively with local and firmwide team members

Mentoring of junior staff

Participating in office business development strategy and implementation

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 or related discipline required; Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred

8 to 15 years of structural design experience including waterfront infrastructure and marine environments

Professional Engineer licensure in Florida is required or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire

Project management experience

Proficient in the use of structural analysis software, such as SAP2000

Experience effectively interacting with staff, vendors, clients and agencies

Experience with DoD or NAVFAC design and construction projects is desired

Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

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

Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers (ACOPNE) certification in the Port Engineering category preferred

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.

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 all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

EEO is the LAW

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