Structural Engineer - Waterfront Focus - Junior Level

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Houston Regular Full-Time Structural Eng The Woodlands, TX, US

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 a civil engineer with structural engineering coursework to join our Houston, TX office. As the successful new hire, you will work with our local team and beyond, focusing on waterfront/marine projects such as ports, Navy facilities, cruise destinations, marinas and more!

This position provides you with an opportunity to grow within the engineering profession by participating in the structural design of large-scale, highly complex waterfront structures that support cruise and cargo ships, submarines and aircraft carriers, superyachts and recreational boats, and ferries/water taxis. Work will be completed under the guidance of a talented team of marine structural engineers.

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.

• Supports structural analysis, design, and detailing for concrete, steel, and timber waterfront structures
• Supports preparation of design concepts, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and quantity takeoffs
• Performs finite element static and dynamic structural modeling
• Assists with inspections, preparation of assessment reports, and development of rehabilitation concepts for waterfront structures
• Coordinates plan details with drafting technicians
• Works closely with other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.

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 with Structural coursework or similar degree; required;
  Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis or similar; strongly preferred
• 1-4 years of experience
• Previous experience or internship/cooperative education in heavy civil, structural, or marine/waterfront design; strongly preferred
• EIT certification preferred
• Working knowledge of marine structural engineering, including design and detailing for concrete, steel, and timber waterfront structures
• Ability to perform finite element static and dynamic structural modeling; understanding of waterfront structural systems, material…