What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineers - Waterfront/Marine - Entry to Jr Level position at Moffatt & Nichol?
Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Our Savannah, GA office is seeking two Civil Engineers with structural engineering coursework and entry-level to 2 years of experience for IMMEDIATE HIRE OR NO LATER THAN JULY 2025. The successful new hires will focus on waterfront/marine structural projects. This position provides you with an opportunity to grow within the engineering profession by participating in the design of large-scale, highly complex waterfront structural engineering projects at the fastest growing container port in the United States! Work will be completed under the guidance of a talented team of waterfront structural engineers and designers. The successful candidates will have well-developed technical skills and a team-oriented attitude.
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:
- Participate in the conceptual development and design of waterfront structural projects in the container shipping, defense, bulk material handling, and oil and gas industries
- Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing of concrete and steel structures
- Analyze static and dynamic loading on laterally performing structures including the impact of soil-structure interaction
- Develop finite element models of marine structures using SAP2000 and Xtract
- Prepare calculations and document design information for completed designs
- Coordinate structural detail development with engineers and drafting technicians
- Perform site inspections and condition assessments of existing structures
- Obtain hands-on experience by performing field inspections for construction projects you have participated in during design
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 of Science in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis required. Master of Science in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis preferred
- Entry level to 2 years of experience. Previous experience or internship/cooperative education in heavy civil, structural, or marine/waterfront design is strongly preferred
- Engineer In Training certification
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or comparable drafting platform is required
- Proficiency with structural analysis software such as SAP2000 or comparable equivalent is required
- Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
- This position requires the new hires to be seated in our Savannah, GA office and is not a remote opportunity
- New hires must be available immediately or no later than July 2025
- 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. Site visits will 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.
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