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 Water Resources Engineer (or Scientist) with 6 to 8 years of experience to join our Norfolk (preferred) or Richmond, VA office. As part of the Coastal/Water Resources Group, 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 contribute to projects for clients such as the United States Army Corps of Engineers, FEMA, cities, municipalities, and private clients/developers. We are actively performing engineering services for nearby cities such as: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Hampton. You will prepare H&H models in both 1D and 2D to support watershed studies, stormwater masterplans, FEMA flood studies, flood resiliency projects, and capital improvement projects in addition to the other items. You will prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates in support of civil, drainage, and stormwater 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 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.
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.
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Physical requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office or client office setting. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment. Some travel will 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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