Structural Engineer - Bridge - Mid Level

Moffatt & Nichol is actively seeking a Structural Engineer with at least 3 years of experience with bridge, transportation, and/or rail structure projects to join our team. You may be seated in either our: Costa Mesa (preferred), or Long Beach offices. Our SoCal bridge team provides a wide variety of structural transportation services to Caltrans, cities, and counties in the area including concrete bridge design, steel bridge design, bridge widening and replacement, grade separations, structural assessment and rehabilitation, seismic retrofit, underground structures, and retaining walls. Firm-wide, our bridge practice provides design and inspection services both domestically and internationally. We have worked on some of the most iconic bridges in the USA! 

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 2^nd 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, 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. 

• Utilize structural analysis software for design, such as: CSiBridge, CTBridge, vBridge, VBent, CTAbut, SAP2000, etc.
• Complete design tasks with minimal supervision and ability to work independently 
• Coordinate the structural design with other disciplines and construction team
• Become familiar with various structural standards and building codes such as: AASHTO Caltrans Manual, AREMA, And UPRR/BNSF guidelines
• Compile data and perform calculations required for the preparation of drawings and design studies
• Prepare cost estimates
• Collaborate with Bridge and Rail Team and all company disciplines
• Conduct inspections and assist in supervision of site investigations as needed 

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) required and Master's degree in Structural Engineering required 
• 3-4 years of Caltrans experience required 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in bridge/retaining wall and other structural components of transportation design
• Professional Engineer in the State of California required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) 
• Availability and willingness to travel
• Expertise in SAP2000 and AutoCAD; MicroStation preferred
• Knowledge of CSiBridge, CTBridge, vBridge, VBent and/or CTAbut 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

Base salary range:  

$104,560 to $127,795 per year 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 markets.   

Working conditions: 

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment. Must be able to navigate field to inspect bridges and rail. 

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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