Civil Engineer – Transportation - Entry Level

Moffatt & Nichol, a global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve coastlines, harbors and rivers, is looking for an entry‑level Transportation Engineer to join its Carson City office. The candidate will support engineering design for roadway, municipal, port, or rail projects and develop plans for a variety of transportation projects.

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.

-based global infrastructure advisor. Ranked #1 in Engineering News‑Record for Marine & Port Facilities for the 4th consecutive year and consistently in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the U.S. and Top 50 Designers internationally, the firm employs engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve a global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America and the Pacific Rim.

The firm provides customized service and a level of excellence across 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.

• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway, municipal, rail and port projects from preliminary to final design
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages
• Begin to foster relationships with regulatory agencies, local government, NDOT and state clients, as well as private clients
• Provide engineering design services for traditional design and design‑build highway projects
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans, including implementation and knowledge of cross sections, traffic control, drainage and signing and pavement markings plans
• Assist in coordinating design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors and client managers
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance
• Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective actions

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.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Transportation related engineering; required
• 0 to 2 years of experience designing transportation/roadway engineering projects; required
• Previous internship experience desired
• EIT licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months of start date; required
• Software experience required:
  • Microstation/Geopak, Open Roads Designer
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Bluebeam Revu and/or Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation); required
• Availability and willingness to travel
• 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

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

At Moffatt & Nichol, we genuinely care about our team and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment. We offer a range of benefits:

• Low‑cost employee health care with company‑paid high‑deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Family coverage is available
  • Low‑deductible plan available
• Generous HSA match to help manage health care expenses
• 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 such as The Calm and Better Help, and more
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
• Paid time off (15 to 25 days based…