Transportation Engineer - Junior-to-Mid Level

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 Transportation Engineer to join our Long Beach office. As part of the Transportation Group, the Transportation Engineer supports in a variety of projects - rail, and roadway design projects and develop plans for projects within California. Familiar with a variety of civil engineering type projects, has permitting experience and a strong existing professional network with rail, municipal, or regulatory agency staff is desired.

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 engineering design tasks for rail, transit and general civil projects including, but not limited to, track, grade crossing, quiet zone, safety improvements, railroad grading and drainage, 3D modeling of rail corridors, wet/dry utilities, and permit processing from preliminary to final design
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages
• Coordinate effectively with various disciplines such as environmental, geotechnical, structures, surveyors, right of way, traffic, roadway, etc.
• Coordinates with subcontractors during project execution
• Leads junior designers in various rail/transit engineering projects
• Begin to foster working relationships with rail and regulatory agencies, local government, and state clients, as well as private clients
• Mentor and assist junior staff (P1 and P2) in developing final design plans
• Assist in coordinating design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance
• Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action

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
• 3 to 5 years of experience designing transportation/roadway/rail engineering projects
• Software experience:
  • Microstation, AutoCAD, OpenRail Designer
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Bluebeam Revu and/or Adobe Acrobat
• 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:

$97,000 to $119,000 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:

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.

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