Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are seeking a Bridge Engineer with 8+ years of consulting experience in analysis and design of new and rehabilitation structures for our Norfolk or Richmond, VA office. As the successful new hire, you will have strong design skills, manage projects, mentor and lead team members on highway (DOT), rail, and pedestrian bridges; retaining walls; load rating, and other related structures. You will support a wide variety of structural transportation projects for state departments of transportation (mainly VDOT), county, municipal and private clients. You will be offered the opportunity to work on related structures in other states as part of our interoffice staff utilization program. This will allow you to enhance your resume, project experience, knowledge and networking throughout the company, various DOTs, counties, and municipalities.

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:

• Prepares/performs and checks structural analysis, design plans, specifications, and estimates for bridge projects while working collaboratively with multi-discipline design teams
• Provides experience in project planning including general oversight, design, implementation, and ensures quality of work products
• Maintains knowledge of state DOT and local agency design standards and criteria, practices, and policies
• Performs structural analysis/design and leads/mentors team members through the design process
• Analyzes deteriorated components, assesses remaining capacities
• Develops/prepares construction documents (drawings, specification, and cost estimate)
• Performs structural inspection/field investigations (if needed) and prepares related reports
• Prepares and coordinates structural technical reports, cost estimates, marketing, and fee proposals
• Performs QA/QC review of documents prepared by others in accordance with Moffatt & Nichol's Quality Management System (QMS)
• Reviews and processes contractor's Request for Information (RFI) and shop drawing submittals
• Performs other duties as required

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. Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred
• Professional Engineer licensure in the State of Virginia or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• 8+ years of experience in bridge design and analysis including concrete and steel structures
• Experience that includes planning, inspection, design (new and rehabilitative), load ratings, contract documentation, and construction support services
• Knowledge of state DOT (VDOT preferred), local municipal, and county design standards and criteria, practices, and policies
• Desired proficiency in any of the following software: AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR), LARSA 4D, SAP, CSI Bridge, VBridge, VBent computer, Leap Concrete, FB-MultiPier
• Valid driver's license in good standing
• Ability and willingness to travel as required. Travel is primarily local and typically does not require an overnight stay. Some weekly travel may be required on occasion
• 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

Physical requirements:

Majority of work is office based. Position requires ability to use standard office equipment. Some field work may be required, which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment. Field work includes exposure to extreme heat, cold or inclement weather. Some travel is 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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