West Coast Waterfront Electrification & Decarb Sr. Port Planner

Moffatt And Nichol; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 208,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a West Coast Waterfront Electrification & Decarbonization Senior Port Planner to drive electrification programs across ports, ferries, and maritime infrastructure. You will mentor teams, engage clients, and shape decarbonization strategies in a fast-growing market.

Based in Seattle, the role requires deep maritime planning experience, leadership, and expertise in emissions reduction, regulations, and funding programs. Travel and cross-office collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, or Environmental Science; required.
• 18+ years of port/maritime engineering and planning experience; required.
• Extensive expertise in maritime air quality, emissions reduction, and climate planning; required.
• Deep knowledge of regulations and funding driving maritime decarbonization; required.
• Proven record advising ports/agencies, winning work, and leading major programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as core participant in West Coast Electrification & Decarbonization leadership.
• Advise clients on electrification, resiliency, funding, and evolving regulations.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across West Coast offices toward multi-year programs.
• Mentor staff and represent M&N at conferences and industry groups.
• Expand emissions modeling in terminal planning tools using AIS data and Python.

Skills

Experience: 18+ years in port/maritime

Maritime air quality expertise

Emissions modeling & data analytics

Leadership & mentoring

West Coast client relations

AIS data usage

Python analytics

AI-enabled workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, or Environmental Science

Tools

AIS data

Python analytics

AI workflows

Job description

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West Coast Waterfront Electrification & Decarb Sr. Port Planner

Regular Full-Time Planners Seattle, WA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3888

Moffatt & Nichol has established itself as a recognized leader in ports, waterfront infrastructure, maritime transportation, terminal planning, electrification, shore power, resiliency, sustainability, and implementation of complex infrastructure programs. Across the western United States, ports, ferry agencies, terminal operators, utilities, and public infrastructure owners are making significant investments to electrify facilities, fleets, vessels, and terminal operations while advancing broader decarbonization and sustainability objectives. A combination of rapidly expanding market demand, increasing regulatory requirements, major grant funding opportunities, utility infrastructure challenges, and the need for coordinated implementation strategies creates an opportunity for a senior leadership position focused on Waterfront Electrification. Major initiatives underway throughout the West Coast include:

• Port and terminal electrification
• Vessel and fleet charging infrastructure
• Shore power systems
• Utility, microgrid, and resilient energy infrastructure
• Alternative fuels and emerging technologies
• Climate action and sustainability implementation programs

We are actively looking for a West Coast Waterfront Electrification & Decarbonization Senior Port Planner to join our Seattle office. This position would strengthen Moffatt & Nichol's ability to capture, deliver, and implement integrated electrification programs while creating a framework for mentorship, technical leadership, and growth across multiple disciplines and office locations.

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 transportation. For the 5th 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.

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:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Serve as a core participant in the West Coast Waterfront Electrification & Decarbonization Leadership (PD&E) team. As part of the team, work within the Ports Practice and PD&E Leads for the development and implementation of Moffatt & Nichol's waterfront decarbonization strategy across port, ferry, maritime, and waterfront infrastructure sectors
• Advise clients on electrification, resiliency, utility coordination, funding, phased implementation, and evolving air quality and climate regulations
• Seller doer role to engage with clients, capture strategic projects and assist in the execution. Support expansion of existing client relationships while establishing new relationships throughout the maritime sector. Coordinate with account managers, business unit leaders, and practice leaders to identify strategic growth opportunities associated with electrification, decarbonization, sustainability, and infrastructure implementation programs
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across West Coast offices, helping clients move from studies and pilots to multi-year implementation programs
• Facilitate collaboration between planning, environmental, infrastructure, engineering, funding, and implementation teams
• Expand emissions modeling in terminal planning tools and apply AIS data, Python analytics, and AI-enabled workflows
• Mentor staff and represent M&N at conferences and industry groups such as WPPA, AAPA, CMANC, and PIANC

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’s degree in Engineering, Planning, or Environmental Science; required
• 18+ years of experience related to port/maritime engineering and planning; required
• Extensive expertise in maritime air quality, emissions reduction, and climate/sustainability planning, with working knowledge of port electrification and utility infrastructure; required
• Deep knowledge of the regulations and funding programs driving maritime decarbonization; required
• Proven record advising ports and agencies, winning work, and leading major programs, with established West Coast client relationships; required
• Communicates compellingly to executives and stakeholders; emissions modeling and data analytics experience; preferred
• 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:

Work is generally performed in an office or client office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment is required. Travel will be required.

Base Salary Range:

$208,000 to $254,000 based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting the required qualifications in the job description.

Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and based in the Washington market.

At Moffatt & Nichol, we genuinely care about our team and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment. We’re excited to offer a range of great benefits and cover many costs to support you. Here are some highlights:

• We offer a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions
  • Family coverage is available
  • Low-deductible plan available
• Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
• Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
  • Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
• Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
• 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
• Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
• You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
• And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends

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 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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