Coastal Engineer - Entry Level

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4 days ago Requisition

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for an Entry
- Level Coastal Engineer to join our Baltimore office.

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 4th 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.

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

• Apply coastal models to study waves, currents, and sediment transport
• Assist with coastal engineering design, including living shoreline, shoreline stabilization, flood resiliency projects. Tasks may include preparing engineering plans, specifications, and quantity estimates
• Assist with the design of deep draft navigation channels, including vessel simulations
• Apply computer models to simulate floating vessels & structures (e.g., container ships, cruise ships, or oil tankers) to support marine terminal design efforts
• Prepare calculations for wind waves, scour protection, revetment design, wave run‑up, and wave forces on structures
• Complete data and engineering analyses and GIS mapping
• Perform field work as needed
• 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:
  • Wetland restoration
  • Dredging
  • Waterfront structures
  • Coastal and environmental protection initiatives
  • Marine terminal design

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.

• Master’s Degree in Coastal Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field
  • Graduation date on or before December 2026
  • GPA higher than 3.0
• Possess an understanding of water wave mechanics and marine hydrodynamics, as well as numerical simulation of hydrodynamics, waves, and/or floating bodies
• Prior experience with any of the following software is a plus: AQWA, WAMIT, Orca Flex, DHI MIKE, Delft3D, Open Foam, Flow3D
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or GIS, with an understanding of cartographic coordinate systems and projections
• Proficient at technical writing, with the ability to generate technical reports and concisely summarize project information.
• Comfortable interacting with clients, responding to questions both in meetings and via email.
• Programming skills desired (MATLAB, Python or similar)
• Proficient with probability and statistics, and the ability to analyze and present large datasets in tabular and graphic formats
• 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…