Structural Engineer - Field and Design - Entry Level

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Regular Full-Time Structural Eng Norfolk, VA, US

5 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 Structural field and design Engineer to join our Norfolk office.

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 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.

Duties and responsibilities:

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

• Perform analysis, design, and detailing of marine and waterfront structures including bulkheads, wharves, piers, relieving platforms, boat ramps, and seawalls
• Support the design and rehabilitation of bridge and transportation structures, including vehicular and pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, and foundations
• Perform bridge load rating analyses using AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR) software in accordance with AASHTO LRFR and state DOT requirements
• Assist in the development of load rating reports, calculations, and supporting documentation under supervision of senior engineers
• Prepare design calculations, sketches, and modeling outputs for both marine and bridge structures
• Coordinate plan details with engineers and drafting technicians using Micro Station or AutoCAD
• Collaborate with geotechnical, civil, and electrical disciplines to integrate design and construction requirements
• Participate in field inspections, condition assessments, and construction observation for both bridge and marine structures
• Assist in preparing technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates for design, rehabilitation, and inspection projects
• Perform other duties as requested

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 in Civil Engineering or related discipline;
  Master’s in Structural Engineering preferred
• Entry to 2 years of intern or industry experience required
• Exposure to marine structural systems such as bulkheads, wharves, piers, or boat ramps preferred
• Basic understanding of AASHTO LRFD/LRFR bridge design and rating principles strongly preferred
• Software proficiency in the following is preferred:
  • AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR)
  • Micro Station
  • AutoCAD
  • Finite element analysis software (e.g., STAAD, SAP
    2000, or similar)
• Travel will be required
• 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:

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