Waterfront Structural Engineer - Rehabilitation Focus -Sr Level

Moffatt & Nichol; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Waterfront Structural Engineer to join their team in The Woodlands. This role involves managing rehabilitation design for significant marine infrastructure projects, including piers and terminals. The ideal candidate will bring 15 to 20 years of experience, a strong background in structural engineering, and a passion for mentoring junior staff. This innovative firm is recognized for its excellence in waterfront infrastructure and offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of structural design experience in waterfront infrastructure.
• Professional Engineer licensure in Texas or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Manage rehabilitation design for marine infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with design staff to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare design reports and contract documents.

Skills

Project Management

Structural Design

Client Interaction

Mentoring

Technical Specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ASCE MOP 130

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively seeking a Waterfront Structural Engineer for The Woodlands (preferred) or Katy office. As the successful new hire, you will serve as a dedicated resource for Rehabilitation in Houston and the Southeast region, liaison between the offices, and provide the succession for our Rehabilitation Discipline Lead. This position may also support or consult on national and international rehabilitative projects. You will have an extensive Marine/Waterfront Structural background providing rehabilitation engineering, planning, design, and analysis activities for major waterfront, port, and maritime infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for managing and implementing all phases of rehabilitation design for a broad range of marine infrastructure projects, including piers and repairs for the US Navy, large marine terminals, marinas, vessel mooring and berthing structures, bulkheads, breakwaters, shore protection, and storm/flood resiliency structures and more. You will have 15 to 20 years of experience working from conceptual development through the details of the rehabilitation design process. This position will serve as a senior engineer who will actively participate in structural design, perform design quality control, resolve technical matters, and engage with our clients to develop optimized design solutions.

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:

• Project management
• Coordinate with structural design staff along with other firm-wide disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets
• Production of schematic and detailed designs and evaluation of planning and concept alternatives
• Development of contract documents, including construction drawings and technical specifications
• Preparation of design reports
• Preparation of proposals and direct interface with clients and agencies
• Perform periodic site visits and attend client meetings
• Assist with the training of the rehabilitation team
• Work independently and collaboratively with local and firmwide team members
• Mentoring of junior staff
• Participating in office business development strategy and implementation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required; Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred
• 15 to 20 years of structural design experience including waterfront infrastructure and marine environments. Ideal candidate will have experience both in new and rehabilitative design
• Professional Engineer licensure in Texas is required or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• Project management experience
• Familiar with ASCE MOP 130 and working knowledge of rehabilitation
• Familiar with structural analysis and load paths
• Experience effectively interacting with staff, vendors, clients and agencies
• Experience with DoD or NAVFAC design and construction projects are desired
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Eligibility to successfully pass background check to secure Department of Defense DBIDS card and other badges required by clients
• Due to client requirements, selected candidate must consent to and a pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug screening
• Due to client parameters, selected candidate must show (post offer) proof of U.S. citizenship and clear results of a thorough background check that may include but is not limited to credit and criminal history
• Willingness to work at The Woodlands office at least 3 days per week is required
• 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.