Civil Infrastructure Engineer

About Moffatt & Nichol: Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol's commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 design firm for Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally. Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in three primary practice areas: coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead or support detailed design of marine onshore infrastructure including access roads, grading plans, stormwater systems, and utility networks.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports using industry-standard design software.
• Develop design packages for planning approvals, tender documentation, and construction.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines (structural, geotechnical, coastal, electrical) and external consultants to ensure integrated and constructible design solutions.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical input during design phases.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments including topographic, hydrologic, and geotechnical analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks, including port authority and environmental requirements.
• Support QA/QC processes and contribute to internal design reviews.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and design schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development across the team.

Software Tools & Technical Proficiency:

• AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading, alignment, and utility design.
• Micro Drainage / Info Drainage for stormwater and drainage modeling.
• HEC-RAS / HEC-HMS for hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
• SWMM (EPA) for urban drainage and stormwater modeling.
• Navisworks / Revit / BIM 360 for coordination and BIM workflows.
• Bluebeam Revu for markup and document review.
• Microsoft Excel & Word for calculations, reporting, and documentation.
• GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS) for spatial analysis and mapping.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in civil infrastructure design, ideally within a consultancy and marine/port environment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and drainage design tools.
• Proven ability to manage design deliverables across multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Chartered status or working toward chartership with ICE or equivalent body.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in port and terminal design, including pavement design, stormwater management, and utility coordination.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows, GIS, and marine infrastructure standards.
• Chartered status or working toward chartership with ICE or equivalent body.

Working conditions:

• Office-based role with occasional travel to client meetings or project sites.
• Extended hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

All employees are expected to support a safe working environment by following health and safety laws, company policies, and procedures. This includes identifying and reporting risks, promoting safe practices, and contributing to continuous improvement in workplace safety.

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 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 The Equality Act 2010. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We draw from the world's best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.