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 Junior Coastal Engineer to join our Coastal team in New York, NY. Other locations along the east coast are possible but not preferred. As part of the Coastal Group, this position will assist in the planning and design for urban waterfront and coastal projects, including modeling and analysis, marinas, marine terminals, urban waterfront developments, cruise ship facilities, wetland restoration, dredging, shore protection structures, and flood walls.

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, 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.

• Support modeling and analysis.
• Also support the planning and design for urban waterfront and coastal projects, including marinas, marine terminals, urban waterfront developments, cruise ship facilities, wetland restoration, dredging, shore protection structures, and flood walls, as well as other coastal projects.
• Assist in research to support opportunities and projects.
• Assist in calculations to support engineering or environmental documents.
• Assists with fieldwork, such as instrument handling and deployment.
• Assists engineers or scientists with inspections.
• Collaborates with other team members.
• Participation in meetings, Teams or Zoom or educational seminars.

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:

• Master's degree in Coastal or Ocean engineering
• 1 - 4 years of experience as a Coastal Engineer; required
• EIT certification; preferred
• Software experience required;
  • ADCIRC & SWAN proficiency preferred.
  • Coastal modeling software; preferred.
• FEMA and SMS experience are a plus but not required.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)

• 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

Base salary range:

$39 to $47 per hour based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description.

Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the New York City markets.

Working conditions:

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.

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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