Coastal Engineer - Entry to Jr level

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 Coastal Engineer - Entry Level to join our Walnut Creek or Oakland office. This position is for a Developing coastal engineer who assists with planning and design for waterfront and coastal structures projects with growing independence, contributing to feasibility investigations, coastal hazard assessments, data collection, and coastal modeling under supervision.

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. .

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

• Supports planning and design for waterfront and coastal structures including marinas, marine terminals, living shorelines, coastal restoration, dredging, coastal hazard assessments, shore protection structures, and beach nourishment
• Prepares or contributes to feasibility investigations, environmental impact studies, and coastal hazard assessments
• Collects and/or analyzes coastal data, survey data, geotechnical investigations, engineering drawings, and aerial photography
• Undertakes calculations or modeling of coastal processes and sediment transport, including wave over topping and armor stability
• Assists with preparation of engineering planning, design, and technical reports; prepares permit application documentation
• Assists with fieldwork and instrument handling and deployment.
• Participates in project meetings and workshops; attends conferences or seminars for professional development

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.

• Master's degree in Coastal, Water Resources, or Civil Engineering required or Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline and typically 2 - 4 years of experience
• EIT licensure within 6 months of hire
• Working knowledge of coastal engineering design including marinas, marine terminals, living shorelines, coastal restoration, dredging, coastal protection, and beach nourishment
• Proficient in AutoCAD, growing proficiency in Civil 3D, Micro Station, and/or GIS (QGIS or ArcGIS); exposure to hydrodynamic (MIKE
  21 or Delft3D) and wave (MIKE
  21 or SWAN) modeling
• Ability to undertake calculations or modeling of coastal processes and sediment transport, including wave over topping and armor stability
• Understands coastal data collection, geotechnical investigations, and permit application documentation
• Demonstrates sound technical and engineering judgment in coastal engineering; works independently on well-defined tasks
• Receives detailed direction and guidance with some discretion to vary from established procedures
• 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.

$42.00 to $48.00 per hour based on years of experience, level of education obtained,…