Highway/Roadway Engineer - Junior Level

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 Junior Civil Engineer Specializing in Highway/Roadway to join our Atlanta office.   

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 first 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. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

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

• Perform engineering design, planning, and computations in accordance with GDOT and AASHTO publications
• Develop detailed roadway 3D models to be used for design and construction using Bentley InRoads or OpenRoads
• Prepare accurate construction drawings and exhibits, using Microstation, meeting GDOT, client, or corporate CADD standards
• Perform, review, evaluate engineer’s estimate calculations and specifications
• Write clear, concise, accurate and professional technical reports, correspondence (including emails), memorandums, and specifications
• Communicate effectively and professionally with a multi-disciplinary team and clients.  Ask questions and be willing to learn
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties and to work as a team
• Work under deadlines and self-manage several concurrent assignments
• Design and preparation of documents for:
  • Freeway Improvement, Widening, and interchange Projects
  • Minor and major roadway improvements and grade separations
  • Pedestrian and bike facilities meeting ADA requirements
  • Stage Construction and Traffic Handling
• Assist project manager with tasks associated with:
  • Plan preparation
  • Cost estimates
  • Report writing
  • Proposal Development
  • Client coordination

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, with 2 – 5 years of experience in a Civil Engineering firm
  • Master's degree in Civil or Transportation engineering will account for 1 year toward total years of experience
• EIT required, PE preferred
• GDOT experience and familiarity is a strong plus
• CAD and MicroStation experience 
• Inroad and OpenRoads is a strong plus
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) 
• Availability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed to meet deadlines
• 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: 

Work is generally performed in an office or client office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment is required. Travel will be required.

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 (US). 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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