Moffatt & Nichol Hiring for Lead Coastal Engineer at Moffatt, TX  Full Time

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 Lead Coastal Engineer to join our Coastal team based in Texas. As part of the overall Coastal Group, this role will work with Water Practice Lead and other Sr. Coastal Managers to expand the strategic approach to coastal work in Texas, Louisiana, and the Gulf. This position will also provide technical leadership on Coastal, Port, and Maritime Engineering projects across the company. Projects will include but are not limited to urban waterfront and coastal structures, including marinas, marine terminals, urban waterfront developments and cruise ship facilities, wetland restoration, dredging, shore protection structures, and flood walls.

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 the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2^nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

Moffatt & Nichol’s professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists 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.

• Considered as Subject Matter Expert in Coastal Engineering by peers in the industry
• Work closely with the Water Practice Lead to develop and implement a strategy to grow the business and expand the businesses client network in Texas, Louisiana, and the Gulf
• Demonstrates an expertise within the coastal market with existing strong client relationships to contribute to the business growth and success of the group
• Responsible for resource allocation, staff development, career development, and management of the coastal group
• Act as a mentor to more junior staff and assist with the technical development of such staff
• Promote quality control and improvement and ensure M&N business principles and business processes are adhered to with respect to project delivery

• Leads and prepares multiple engineering design projects
• Leads the analysis of multiple project costs by calculating labor, material, and related costs
• Implements scientific and regulatory tasks for projects to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies, including NEPA, Endangered Species Act, and Clean Water Act

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, Coastal, or Ocean Engineering; required
• Master’s degree in Civil, Coastal, or Ocean Engineering; required
• 20+ years of experience in coastal engineering consulting; required
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Texas (state); required
• Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers (ACOPNE) certification in the Port Engineering category; preferred
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) or ability to apply for credentials within 6 months; required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Availability and willingness to travel
• 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

Working conditions:

General office setting, some site visits.

Physical requirements:

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain. Travel will be required.

Direct reports:

Junior Engineers and Scientists

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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