Entry-Level Coastal Engineer – Waterfront & Shoreline Design

Moffatt & Nichol; Walnut Creek (CA); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellness Program (with financial perks

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

HSA match

Descripción de la vacante

Moffatt & Nichol seeks an Entry Level Coastal Engineer to join our Walnut Creek or Oakland office. You will assist with planning and design for waterfront and coastal structures, contribute to feasibility studies, coastal hazard assessments, data collection, and coastal modeling under supervision.

Master's or Bachelor's with experience, plus EIT within 6 months, will be considered. The role culminates in independent work on defined tasks within a global coastal practice.

Formación

• Master's degree in Coastal, Water Resources, or Civil Engineering or Bachelor's with 2–4 years experience.
• EIT licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; growing proficiency in Civil 3D, MicroStation, and GIS.
• Exposure to hydrodynamic modeling (MIKE21, Delft3D) and wave modeling (SWAN).
• Ability to perform coastal process and sediment transport modeling.
• Understand coastal data collection, geotechnical investigations, and permit documentation.
• Demonstrates sound technical and engineering judgment; works independently on well-defined tasks.
• All new hires must pass a pre-employment background check and U.S. work eligibility.

Responsabilidades

• Supports planning and design for waterfront and coastal structures including marinas, living shorelines, dredging, and beach nourishment.
• Prepares or contributes to feasibility studies, environmental impact studies, and coastal hazard assessments.
• Collects and analyzes coastal data, survey data, geotechnical investigations, drawings, and aerial photography.
• Undertakes calculations or modeling of coastal processes and sediment transport, including wave overtopping and armor stability.
• Assists with preparation of engineering planning, design, and technical reports; prepares permit documentation.
• Assists with fieldwork and instrument handling and deployment.
• Participates in project meetings and workshops; attends conferences for professional development.

Conocimientos

Coastal engineering

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

GIS

Hydrodynamic modeling

Wave modeling

Coastal data collection

Engineering judgment

Independent work

Educación

Master's in Coastal, Water Resources, or Civil Engineering

Bachelor's in relevant discipline + 2-4 years experience

Herramientas

MIKE21

Delft3D

QGIS

ArcGIS

SWAN

Descripción del empleo

Moffatt & Nichol seeks an Entry Level Coastal Engineer to join our Walnut Creek or Oakland office. You will assist with planning and design for waterfront and coastal structures, contribute to feasibility studies, coastal hazard assessments, data collection, and coastal modeling under supervision.

Master's or Bachelor's with experience, plus EIT within 6 months, will be considered. The role culminates in independent work on defined tasks within a global coastal practice.