Civil Engineer

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are seeking two Civil Engineers with professional licensure to join our Savannah, GA office. The successful candidate will support concept planning, site civil design, preparation of construction documents, and construction administration of complex projects such as port/cargo terminals, railroad/intermodal yards, industrial facilities, waterfront community development, and municipal projects throughout the area. Experience on large, complex projects with ongoing operations during construction will be an asset to your success for this position! As the successful new hire, you will have 6 to 10 years of experience working on heavy civil projects that includes: concept planning, drainage modeling, detailed design of sanitary sewer, water distribution, storm drainage, grading, and pavement, and preparation of construction drawings and specifications. You will have strong communication skills and will be committed to assisting with the leading of projects and teams.

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, 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.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Prepare design documents and reports for civil site development (site layout, grading, storm water, erosion control, utilities, and other infrastructure systems)
• Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budget and timelines
• Perform calculations, cost estimates, prepare drawings and technical specifications
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans
• Coordinate civil design staff along with other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets
• Perform limited field observations in support of construction and data collection
• Attend client meetings as necessary

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
• Professional Engineer license
• 6 to 10 years of civil site design experience (familiarity with complex sites and movement of heavy equipment is strongly desired)
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Strong communication (written, verbal, and presentation) skills are a must
• AutoCAD and Civil3D 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

Physical requirements:

Majority of work is office based and requires long periods of computer work. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.