Site Engineer

Site Engineer – Moffatt & Nichol

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field.
We are actively seeking an Onsite Project Engineer / Field Engineer to join us in February or March 2026. The successful Project Engineer will have structural, civil or construction engineering experience to support and provide on-site consultation and assist in technical solutions for a large U.S. Navy construction project in Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. The project is a major Dry Dock 3 modernization to support the requirements of updated submarine classes and is expected to last approximately 18 months in duration with option for an additional 42 months for five years total.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support a highly visible, major construction project for the US Navy’s Mid-Atlantic region!

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.

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

• Serve as a field project engineer working 5 days per week on site mainly in Portsmouth, VA to provide design post construction administration services
• Assist the designer of record (DOR) in providing technical solutions to unforeseen conditions and aid in communication between the DOR and other stakeholders
• Attend coordination meetings, safety meetings, and other meetings, serving on behalf of the DOR
• Visit construction sites to monitor progress and perform Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure project is constructed per the plans and specifications. Notify both NAVFAC and DOR of any quality issues requiring resolution
• Assist in reviewing submittals and request for information; track progress and coordinate with stakeholders for timely completion
• Provide a digital field consultation report of each visit
• Perform other related engineering duties as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related. Concentration in civil or structural engineering is preferred
• 5+ years of structural/civil engineering design or construction experience
• Professional Engineer license required
• Availability to commence employment in February or March 2026
• Experience with reviewing and understanding detailed construction plans
• Field responsibilities will be 5 days per week (Portsmouth, VA) and hours are planned to be 7 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday; however, hours and days may vary due to construction requirements, weather, or daylight. Willingness to work from Moffatt & Nichol’s Norfolk, VA office on non-field days is preferred
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Valid driver's license in good standing; a company vehicle will be provided
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Possess DBIDS card or eligibility to successfully pass background check to secure Department of Defense DBIDS card and an unescorted NAVSEA Badge or other security clearances as required by the client
• Due to client parameters, selected candidate must show (post offer)…