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 Civil or Structural Engineer who specializes in the advanced structure finite element analysis field. As the successful new hire, your position will include management, supervision and training of junior structural engineering staff and will be responsible to lead engineering, planning, design, and analysis activities for for heavy infrastructure to include: marine structures, bridges, tunnels, and buildings projects. You will be client facing and will responsible for business development. You may be seated Moffatt & Nichol's Costa Mesa, Long Beach, Oakland, San Diego, or Walnut Creek, CA office or work at home.

You will have existing relationships, or can develop relations, with clients including NAVFAC, Ports, Metro, Caltrans, BATA, BART or other similar clients and are known and respected in the field of finite element analysis. Types of analysis you would be involved in includes: soil structure interaction, concrete cracking, nonlinear time history analysis, nonlinear behavior of materials, the modeling of nonlinear behavior of materials, and constitutive modelling. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some very high-profile projects!

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 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked first in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets.

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:

• Project management and senior project engineer duties
• Attend and lead client meetings including development of meeting minutes
• Build relationships with existing and new clients and interface between Moffatt & Nichol, clients and subconsultants
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Actively participate in initiatives to grow the team as required through hiring staff
• Supervise, support, and train advanced structure analysis team
• Prepare and lead projects pursuits / opportunities including positioning, team building, proposal writing, interviewing and contract negotiation
• Lead the development of structural analysis, modeling, capacity calculations and calculation reports
• Lead the development of contract documents for various project delivery methods including drawings, specifications, basis of design, technical reports, technical memorandums, cost estimates, quantity take-offs, project and construction schedules, etc.
• Perform periodic site visits and attend client meetings as required
• Lead the implementation of quality control and quality assurance on projects
• Coordinate closely with business managers and technical leaders in the company to advance initiatives
• Coordinate with coastal, civil, transportation, mechanical, electrical, construction, inspection, permitting/environmental and other disciplines
• Manage subconsultants and construction services throughout project lifecycles

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 or Structural Engineering; required
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering; required
• Doctorate in Structural Engineering with emphasis in Advanced Analysis; highly preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the State of California; required
• Structural Engineer (SE) licensure in the State of California; highly preferred
• 15+ years of related structural finite element analysis experience in engineering design, project management, and client service; required
• Proficiency with finite element software such as ABAQUS (preferred), LSDYNA, ADINA, NASTRAN, or other similar software; required
• Knowledge with nonlinear concrete behavior and effects of concrete due to time dependent effects; required
• Experience in soil structure interaction, concrete cracking, nonlinear time history analysis, nonlinear behavior of materials, the modeling of nonlinear behavior of materials, and constitutive modelling for related structures; required
• Experience with seismic and finite element analysis of heavy infrastructure to include: transportation, rail, tunnels, marine structures, bridges and/or buildings
• Knowledge of International Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, AISC Steel Construction Manual and Seismic Design Manual
• Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications with Caltrans amendments, or other state DOT requirements
• Willingness and availability to travel for projects on occasion
• Eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• 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:

• $150,000 to $200,000 based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualifications in job description.
• Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in California markets.

Working conditions:

This position works primarily in an office setting; some client and field visits and occasional out-of-state travel to other M&N offices.

Physical requirements:

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment. Some occasional travel may be required.

Direct reports:

• Civil and Structural Interns
• Civil and Structural Engineers entry to junior level

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 programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and 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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