Highway Civil Engineer / Project Engineer

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 Highway Civil Engineer / Project Engineer to join our Ontario office. As part of the Transportation Group, the Highway Civil Engineer / Project Engineer provides project management to a variety of transportation design projects - roadway, structures, signalization, signing and pavement markings, drainage, ITS, etc. May manage projects across states, US and potentially internationally. Familiar with a variety of civil engineering type projects, surface transportation engineering type projects and has permitting experience and a strong existing professional network with municipal, local governments and/or regulatory agency staff.

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 #1 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. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

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:

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

• Perform design project management tasks for surface transportation projects from conceptual to final design
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages
• Maintain and establish working relationships with regulatory agencies, local government, NCDOT and state clients, as well as private clients
• Develop design scope of services for design-build, design-build highway projects and/or for specific client templates
• Provide engineering design input, RFP development, and procurement assistance for traditional design-build transportation projects
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing conceptual design plans, including but not limited to roadway and bridge projects, cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings plans, identifying additional right of way needs and potential permitting requirements
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers
• Participate in project management decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance
• Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action when needed

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 Transportation related engineering degree
• 6 - 8+ years' experience in transportation engineering design projects
• Professional Engineer (AICP, PP, PG, etc.) licensure in California or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire
• 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

Base salary range:

$120,000 to $135,000 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 markets.

Working conditions:

Sedentary for prolonged period 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.

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