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 or Coastal Scientist and Manager with 15+ years of experience to join our Norfolk, VA office. As the successful hire, you will work closely with the local Virginia based team as well as with the broader Moffatt & Nichol team via our highly successful interoffice staff utilization program. This will provide you with an opportunity to enhance your skills, knowledge, and network beyond the local states.

You will manage multiple projects and self-perform engineering analysis and design as well as interface with clients and external agencies for projects in coastal areas. You will lead projects for clients such as the United States Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, cities, municipalities and private clients/developers. We are actively performing coastal engineering services for nearby cities such as: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton and Nags Head, and our Virginia area team is also supporting projects along the US East and Gulf Coasts. Project types include design of beach nourishment and dune restoration; dredging; coastal basis of design for waterfront projects such as floodwalls, piers, and other waterfront infrastructure; dredging; wetland creation and restoration; living shorelines, living breakwaters and similar nature-based features; breakwaters, revetments and similar structures; flood walls and deployable flood mitigation features; coastal floodplain management and coastal resiliency studies; as well as associated data collection, analysis and 2D and 3D numerical modeling of hydrodynamics, waves and sediment transport, site plans and regulatory permitting.

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 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.

• Directs, manages, and designs multiple construction projects by studying project concept, architectural drawings, and models
• Directs, manages, and prepares multiple engineering design by collecting and studying reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs, and tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics and coastal processes, and related topographical and geologic data
• Directs the analysis of multiple project costs by calculating labor, material, and related costs
• Creates multiple feasibility studies by analyzing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data
• Directs the development of multiple construction specifications, plans, and schedules to produce engineering documents
• Researches and assists in complying with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on needed actions
• Successfully supports ongoing Coastal / Water practice initiatives through contacts and business development efforts working with EPA, United States Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, local and state environmental agencies, as well as private sector clients
• 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 Coastal Engineering, Coastal Geology or related field; Master's degree preferred
• 15+ years of related experience
• If the applicant is an Engineer, Professional Engineer licensure in Virginia or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire is required
• GIS proficiency a strong plus
• Position requires 3 to 4 days per week in Norfolk unless travelling to job sites within the USA
• 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

Physical requirements:

Work is generally performed in an office or client office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment is required. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment. Light travel may 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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