Waterfront Structural Engineer - Hybrid Marine Infrastructure

Moffatt & Nichol; Sunset Corners (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Low employee contributions

401(k) match

Life Insurance fully paid

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol, a leader in waterfront infrastructure, seeks a Structural Engineer with 4–10 years of experience to join its Marine Structural team in Miami. Responsibilities include designing piers, bulkheads, mooring systems, and supporting analyses, with potential to grow technical supervision and project management skills.

The candidate will contribute to large port developments, ensure code compliance, and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering strongly preferred.
• 4 to 10 years of experience in structural engineering with a minimum of 2 years in waterfront engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. Licensure within the State of Florida within 6 months of hire.
• Background in structural modeling with nonlinear elements and/or soil-structure interaction preferred.
• Proficient in structural analysis software such as SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, or similar.
• Preferred experience with soil-structure design software, LPile, CWALSHT, DeepEx, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., AISC, ACI, ASCE).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability and willingness to travel between South Florida offices (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach).
• Pre-employment background check per NIST 800-171; E-Verify compliance.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural analysis and designs for piers, wharves, bulkheads, pile-supported structures, and other waterfront facilities
• Applies and proportions timber, steel, concrete, and composite materials across a range of marine structural systems
• Supports wind and seismic analysis using appropriate industry methods
• Prepares engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and technical memoranda
• Conducts site visits and inspections to evaluate existing conditions and prepare condition assessment reports with clear recommendations
• Assists with construction administration including review of shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals
• Performs construction site inspections and prepares inspection reports
• Supports quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimating
• Collaborates with engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers on multidiscipline projects
• Helds design challenges through field investigations, research, detailed design, and team coordination
• Ensures work complies with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Hones mentoring skills for junior staff
• Develops project management skills by supporting planning, coordination, and execution of projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope
• Collaborates with clients by participating in meetings and conference calls, contributing to discussions, and maintaining clear, professional communication

Skills

Waterfront engineering

Structural analysis

Project collaboration

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

STAAD.Pro

LPile

CWALSHT

DeepEx

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol, a leader in waterfront infrastructure, seeks a Structural Engineer with 4–10 years of experience to join its Marine Structural team in Miami. Responsibilities include designing piers, bulkheads, mooring systems, and supporting analyses, with potential to grow technical supervision and project management skills.

The candidate will contribute to large port developments, ensure code compliance, and collaborate across disciplines.