Marine Structural Engineer

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are looking for a Structural Engineer to join our San Diego, CA office. The successful new hire will have over 7 years of related design experience, and will join a team of engineers working throughout the Southern California and Pacific regions on large, complex, and exciting projects at local ports and waterfront facilities. This individual must be self-directed, dedicated, and committed to project success.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
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.Prepare design documents and reports for the structural design of piers, wharves, seawalls, buildings, and other miscellaneous structures using cast-in-place concrete, prestressed concrete, masonry, timber and steelLead and manage waterfront projects relating to:Near-shore platforms, trestles, wharves, piers, docks, bulkheads, mooring/breasting structures, and liquid, gas, container and bulk terminalsStructural analysis, design, and detailing for concrete, steel, timber, etc.Inspection, authoring assessment reports and developing rehabilitation plans of waterfront structuresUrban waterfront projectsKnowledge of shoreline protection material and breakwaters designPerform calculations, prepare drawings, technical specifications, and write reportsManage teams of structural designers and coordinate work with other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgetsPerform limited field observations in support of construction and data collectionManage a team directly or through supervisors and professional staff; sets priorities and expectations; builds team capabilityBuild effective relationships with other departmentsDevelop construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates and structural calculation xzbcwsv packagesOversee project budgets, contracting strategies, scheduling document preparation and support and evaluation
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 Structural Engineering; requiredMaster’s degree; preferredProfessional Engineer license (PE or SE) in the state of California or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire; required7 to 10+ years of related structural design experience; requiredMarine waterfront design experience; strongly preferredAble to manage assigned design tasks with minimal oversightProficiency in software such as SAP2000, Bluebeam, Xtract, REVIT & AutoCAD