Coastal Engineer – Mid Level Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: 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. EEO is the LAW. If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources or TTY/TDD users please call 711.
Job Description
Coastal Engineer – Mid Level Moffatt & Nichol United States, Louisiana, Baton Rouge 301 Main Street (Show on map) September 23, 2023 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 Mid-Level Coastal Engineer to join our Baton Rouge office. As part of the Coastal Group, this role plans and designs for urban waterfront and coastal structures projects, 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. The firm is currently ranked Engineering s Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 for Transportation. 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. Designs construction projects by studying project concept, architectural drawings, and models.
Prepares engineering design by collecting and studying reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs, and tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and related topographical and geologic data.
Supports the analysis of project costs by calculating labor, material, and related costs.
Creates feasibility study by analyzing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data.
Develops 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 support ongoing Coastal / Water practice through contacts and business development efforts working with EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, Local Environmental agencies, as well as private sector clients
Implementing 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 Engineering; required
Master’s degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering; preferred
6+ years of coastal and water resources engineering experience; required
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification; preferred
Experience in coastal project permitting and design, production and oversight of construction plans/specs, wave simulation,
Software experience:
Required:
AutoCAD
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 environment Physical requirements: Sedentary for long periods 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. EEO is the LAW If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at (562) 590-6500 or TTY/TDD users please call 711.