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 Part Time Senior Port Planner to join our Long Beach, CA office. The Senior Port Planner will assist in leading a team in the planning, analysis, and design of port cargo facilities, with a specific emphasis on container terminals, but also with an understanding of Ro-Ro, energy, breakbulk and bulk terminal operations. 

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 3rd 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. 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. 

• Understand a client’s needs and respond by putting together a scope / budget, a team, a technical approach, and a proposal to solve the client’s challenges 
• Develop strategic plan to track opportunities to sell all Moffatt & Nichol services
• Lead a team in the planning, analysis, and design of port cargo facilities, with a specific emphasis on container terminals, but also with an understanding of Ro-Ro, energy, breakbulk and bulk terminal operations
• Expertise in the planning, operational analysis and design development of container terminal operations and infrastructure improvements
• Identify, analyze, and prepare terminal optimization plans including new container handling systems
• Manage the design and construction administration of new and/or rehabilitated port facilities including backlands, gate, terminal, and wharf infrastructure
• Perform due diligence studies for new terminals, retrofit terminals and/or port systems
• Program management including design services management, cost estimating, contracting, and quality assurance
• Collaboration with various teams within Moffatt & Nichol including:
  • US Port Planning and Design staff 
  • US Simulation & Emulation staff 
  • Commercial and Economics group 
  • Business Development team

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, Environmental, Natural Resources Engineering or Science; required
• 20 years of port planning, engineering and management experience; required
• Experience managing port and/or maritime infrastructure projects and developing similar business (could have been done on the consulting or client side); required
• Existing relationships with clients and ports along the West Coast USA or internationally; required
• Ability to mentor and train others
• Software 
  • SAP2000
  • InRoads
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) 
• Availability and willingness to travel
• Bi-lingual / multi-lingual desired
• 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

Base salary range:  

$183,000 to $201,000 (annualized) based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description.

Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the California market.

Working conditions: 

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical requirements: 

The majority of work is office based. 

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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