Civil Engineer - Entry Level - Spring​/Summer

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Regular Full-Time Civil Engineer Oakland, CA, US

3 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're looking for an Entry Level Civil Engineer to join our Walnut Creek or Oakland team as an entry-level engineer supporting planning, design, and plan production for site development and infrastructure projects - grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems. You'll work under close supervision on structured, supervised assignments, building foundational civil engineering knowledge and Moffatt & Nichol project workflows. This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer to learn the fundamentals and grow into more independent design work.

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.

• Assist with preparation of engineering design documents, plans, and specifications under direct supervision
• Prepare drawings and draft documents under direction
• Collect and organize field data, reports, maps, aerial photographs, and geotechnical and hydrological data
• Support feasibility studies and assembly of environmental impact data
• Assist with cost calculations for labor and materials
• Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time

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 Engineering required
• 0-2 years of experience;
• EIT/FE exam passage preferred and encouraged
• Basic understanding of civil engineering fundamentals, including grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, and site layout
• Exposure to AutoCAD; learning Micro Station or Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, and maps
• Beginning understanding of soil composition, terrain analysis, and hydrological data; learning MN quality and documentation standards.
• 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…