Structural Engineer - Waterfront - Junior Level

Moffatt & Nichol; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior-level Civil Engineer to join their Anchorage office. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in the design and planning of waterfront structures, such as marinas and ports. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in civil engineering, particularly with a focus on structural design. You will work closely with a diverse team of professionals, gaining hands-on experience in structural analysis and design using advanced modeling tools. If you are passionate about shaping infrastructure that impacts communities and enjoy collaborative environments, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis required.
• FE Examination completion is necessary for candidates.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and engineers on multi-discipline projects.
• Execute analysis and design of various structural materials.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Design Engineering

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Advanced degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP2000

STAAD

LPile

MicroStation

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol’s Anchorage office is actively seeking a junior-level, graduate Civil Engineer from an ABET accredited institution. Two years of waterfront/marine structural design experience is preferred, but recent graduates who can demonstrate an academic emphasis on structural engineering will be considered. The successful candidate will participate in the planning and design for waterfront structures projects, including large and small marinas, ports, terminals, vessel mooring and berthing structures, bulkheads, breakwater and shore protection structures. The ideal candidate will have, or be interested in gaining structural analysis and design experience; including structural modeling utilizing commercially available platforms.

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. The firm is currently ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 for Transportation.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists 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.

• Work closely with architects, engineers, scientists, project managers, and other design and construction professionals on multi-discipline projects.
• Execute analysis and design of structures comprised of timber, steel, concrete and composite materials.
• Develop plans, specifications, and calculations as required.
• Coordinate and integrate specific design solutions into project construction documents.
• Review design reports, computations and details of construction produced by others.
• Prepare construction cost estimates, including preparation of material quantity takeoffs.
• Review construction phase submittals, such as contractor fabrication and erection drawings, concrete mix designs, and product data sheets.
• Perform analysis, design, and/or condition assessment of existing waterfront structures, submerged marine systems, and other maritime projects.
• Participate in occasional site investigations and provide input to reports of findings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, with free electives demonstrating a structural emphasis.
• Candidates with an advanced degree in structural engineering should indicate whether degree was course-based or research-based (i.e. thesis), and what emphasis was pursued.
• Candidates shall have successfully completed the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination.
• It is preferred that entry-level candidates have internship or cooperative education experience in heavy civil, structural, or marine/waterfront design.
• Experience with structural modeling, including three-dimensional finite element, nonlinear element, and/or soil-structure interaction is desirable. Computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) experience which is preferred includes the following platforms:
• AutoCad
• SAP2000
• STAAD
• LPile
• MicroStation
• 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. Some site visits may be required which may 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 (US). We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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