Coastal Engineer

4 days ago


Long Beach, California, United States Moffatt & Nichol Engine Full time
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 Junior Level Coastal Engineer for one of our listed offices. The successful new hire will assist with the planning and design for urban waterfront and coastal structures projects, including marinas, marine terminals, urban waterfront developments and cruise ship facilities, wetland restoration, dredging, shore protection structures, and flood walls.

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 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and among 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:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  • Conduct coastal studies, flood risk management, coastal restoration projections, and protection designs
  • Complete data and engineering analyses and GIS mapping
  • Perform field work as needed
  • Prepare written reports
  • Assist with flood risk reduction, coastal restoration, urban waterfront development, and shore protection projects
  • Conduct ecological assessment
  • Field data collection and navigation of difficult terrain may be required
  • Implementing scientific and regulatory tasks for projects in order to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations and policies, including NEPA, Endangered Species Act, and Clean Water Act
  • Assist with project types including:
    • Wetland restoration
    • Dredging
    • Waterfront structures
    • Coastal and environmental protection initiatives
    • Ecological surveys
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 Civil or Environmental Engineering required
    • Course work in Coastal highly preferred
  • Masters Degree in Coastal Engineering or related preferred
  • 2 to 4 years of experience as a coastal engineer
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • SWMM proficiency a strong plus
  • Programming skills desired (MATLAB, Python or similar)
  • Design skills desired (GIS, CIVIL 3D, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Google earth engine etc.)
  • 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 hires
  • All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST
Base salary range:

$39.84 to $48.70 per hour based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description.

Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the California, New York City, or Washington market.

Working conditions:

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.

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. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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