Moffatt & Nichol is actively seeking a Junior Level Civil Engineer to join our Norfolk office. This individual will assist with the planning and design on a wide variety of projects which may include site layout, site civil design, rough & precise grading, dredging, drainage design, and utility design.
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 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.
- Assist and support designs and construction projects by studying project concept, architectural drawings, and models
- Assist the preparation of engineering designs by collecting and studying reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs, and tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and related topographical and geologic data
- Create feasibility study by analyzing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data
- Prepare design documents and reports for civil site development (site layout, grading, drainage, erosion control, utilities, and other infrastructure systems)
- Perform calculations, prepare cost estimates, drawings, technical specifications, and write reports
- Assist in the production of engineering documents by developing construction specifications, plans, and schedules
- Perform limited field observations in support of construction and data collection
- May assist in the training of junior staff and guide designers
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
- EIT certification (required)
- Internship or experience in site/civil or land development engineering strongly preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- 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:
Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.
Moffatt & Nichol 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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