Moffatt & Nichol Hiring for Structural Engineer/Inspector – Junior Level at Norfolk, VA  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 searching for a Structural Engineer/Inspector to join our Norfolk, VA office. As the successful new hire, you will perform design and inspections on transportation and waterfront infrastructure. You will join our team which provides design and inspection services across the State of Virginia and Southeastern United States. You will utilize Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and National Highway Institute (NHI) criteria while inspecting transportation infrastructure and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) guidelines while inspecting waterfront infrastructure via buckets, snoopers, boats, ladders, safety harness, and other equipment. When not delivering inspections, you will help to augment our design staff to deliver rehabilitation and new design of these same structures in addition to assisting with structural analysis.

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 the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and among the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

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:

• Partners with other professionals and departments to gather information for projects
• Works collaboratively with all members of the inspection group
• Conducts inspections and assists in supervision of site investigations as needed
• Data entry/manipulation and technical writing skills for the preparation and review of inspection reports, proposals, etc.
• Provide quality assurance reviews of inspection reports
• Assist with the design and load rating of transportation structures
• Assist with the design and structural analysis of waterfront structures
• Performs other duties as required

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 (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited college or university
• Engineer in Training certificate
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience bridge inspection experience is required
• NHI/NBIS Team Leader qualifications or the ability to meet the Team Leader qualifications within 12 months is required
• Field requirements are up to 5 days per week and hours may vary due to weather or daylight. Some weekends may be required. Willingness to work from Moffatt & Nichol’s Norfolk, VA office on non-field days
• Willingness/interest to learn design and complete structural analysis
• Availability and willingness to travel overnight is required
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Boater Safety Card preferred
• FHWA-NHI-130055 certification desired
• Experience with InspectX and HSMM software desired but not required
• Experience with Bentley’s LEAP Bridge software and MicroStation software desired but not required
• Selected candidate must consent to and a pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug screening
• 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:

Field work will be performed outdoors across the State of Virginia and Southeastern United States in all seasons. This work will typically require overtime during these field weeks and will be followed by in-office report corrections/submittals of the inspection reports.

Physical requirements:

Majority of work is field based which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment. Inspection equipment such as ladders and boats are sometimes necessary and the ability to lift and use this equipment with assistance can be expected. Under bridge access equipment is sometimes used in conjunction with safety harnesses for fall protection. Enduring inclement weather will also be required.

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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