Structural Engineer - Bridge - Entry Level

Company: Moffatt & Nichol Engine
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: March 11, 2023

Job Description:

Moffatt & Nichol is actively seeking a Structural Associate with entry to 2 years of experience with bridge, transportation, and/or rail structure projects to join our team. You may be seated in our Costa Mesa of Long Beach offices. Our SoCal bridge team provides a wide variety of structural transportation services to Caltrans, cities, and counties in the area including concrete bridge design, steel bridge design, bridge widening and replacement, grade separations, structural assessment and rehabilitation, seismic retrofit, pump stations, underground structures, and retaining walls. Firm-wide, our bridge practice provides design and inspection services both domestically and internationally. We have worked on some of the most iconic bridges in the USA!

As the successful new hire, you will work under the supervision of experienced licensed civil engineers. You will design structures such as bridges, retaining walls, underground structures, and more. You will perform basic structural analysis, modeling, engineering computations, concrete/steel/masonry design, create construction drawings, and assist with a variety of engineering tasks from planning stages through construction.

We offer our Associates coaching, opportunities to expand their knowledge, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits! Your experience with our team will qualify towards professional licensing requirements in most jurisdictions.

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 & responsibilities:

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

• Utilize structural analysis software for design, such as: CSiBridge, CTBridge, vBridge, VBent, CTAbut, SAP2000, etc.
• Complete design tasks with supervision and learn to work independently
• Coordinate the structural design with other disciplines and construction team
• Become familiar with various structural standards and building codes such as: AASHTO Caltrans Manual, AREMA, And UPRR/BNSF guidelines
• Compile data and perform calculations required for the preparation of drawings and design studies
• Prepare cost estimates
• Collaborate with Bridge and Rail Team and all company disciplines
• Conduct inspections and assist in supervision of site investigations as 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 Engineering (or related) and Master's degree in Structural Engineering required
  • EIT required
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD/MicroStation and SAP2000
  • All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
    Base salary range:
    
    $34.16 to $41.75 per hour based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description.
    
    Working conditions:
    
    Standard office setting with occasional field work.
    
    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. Some travel may be required to work with other offices as part of large project teams or to project site in different locations than the candidates assigned office.
    
    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
    
    If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at (562) 590-6500 or TTY/TDD users please call 711.

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