Offshore Wind (OSW) Engineer or Planner - Senior Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are currently leading significant OSW studies for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), the State of California, and other federal, state, and private agencies. In addition, Moffatt & Nichol is engaged as the engineer of record and prime consultant to lead the planning, permitting, and engineering to redevelop an existing 168-acre site at the Port of Humboldt to serve the OSW industry. The OSW industry is rapidly expanding on the US West Coast, and we are positioned to be a key player in the full build-out of commercial scale offshore wind.

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 News 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:

• Perform project management duties
• Attend and lead client meetings including development of meeting minutes
• 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.
• Lead the development of analysis, modeling, capacity calculations and calculation reports
• 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 as required to deliver projects
• Manage subconsultants and construction services throughout project lifecycles
• Perform periodic site visits and attend client meetings as required
• Build relationships with existing and new clients
• Participate in projects pursuits / opportunities including positioning, team building, proposal writing, interviewing and contract negotiation
• Mentor and train junior engineering and planning staff
• Actively participate in initiatives to grow the team as required through hiring of interns and junior staff

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:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or Naval Architecture required; Master's degree in Structural, Coastal or Civil Engineering or Naval Architecture preferred; OR Bachelor's degree in Planning with a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning required
• Professional Engineer in CA, OR, WA, or HI OR Professional Planner Certification (AICP)
• 10 to 20 years of experience in port engineering / planning
• Proven ability to implement and manage both small- and large-scale projects and studies
• Experience in the offshore wind industry or port engineering/planning
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Strong communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills and ability to work with a team approach
• 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:

$104,408 to $173,612 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 California or Washington markets.

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.

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

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