Engineer Diver / Bridge Team Leader – Junior 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 seeking an Engineer with commercial diving and bridge inspection Team Leader certification and experience to perform structural inspections both above and below water.

The successful new hire will be seated in our Baton Rouge (preferred) or New Orleans, LA office. You will be working with a professional engineering inspection team that provides consulting services to clients primarily in the Gulf region.

As a member of the Inspection & Rehabilitation (I&R) Practice, occasional travel to waterfront destinations (both domestically and internationally) can be expected.

The principal function of this position is to perform assessments and investigations of marine and bridge structures through above and below water field operations, follow-on report preparation with repair recommendations, cost estimates, and development of structural repair designs.

We perform these inspections for federal agencies, states (department of transportation), municipalities, private clients, ports and marine terminal operators, marinas, wind and energy facilities and many more!

You will utilize modern workflows that include field tablets, UAS (drones), nondestructive testing and evaluation, marine mapping and imaging, analysis and modeling tools.

Moffatt & Nichol also provides two mature in-house training programs for commercial diving and professional rope access.

You will be offered many training and education opportunities for a custom career development track that is designed with you.

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

• Performs site investigations of marine structures, bridges, and other infrastructure assets
• Ensures that the scope of work is fulfilled as directed and that the contracted deliverable is submitted out on schedule and as budgeted
• Data entry / manipulation and technical writing skills for the preparation and review of inspection reports, proposals, etc.
• Analyzes deteriorated components of marine and bridge structures to assess load capacity
• Prepares plans, specifications, cost estimates and supporting documentation
• Provides quality assurance reviews of inspection reports
• Works collaboratively with all members of the inspection team and of other engineering disciplines
• Assists with civil and structural design
• 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 of Science in Engineering from an accredited university
• Engineer in Training (EIT) required
• Certified Commercial Diver - ADCI, HSE, DCBC, IMCA or ADAS
• Underwater Bridge Inspection, FHWA-NHI-130091 required
• NHI / NBIS Team Leader, FHWA-NHI-130055 certification required
• 1 to 5 years of related diving and inspection experience and a minimum of 2 years of related bridge inspection experience
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license
• Boater Safety Card preferred
• Availability and willingness to travel as required. Most work is local / regional and employee is able to return home most evenings.

When travel outside of Louisiana is required, it is typically less than 2 weeks in duration

• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Possess DBIDS card or eligibility to successfully pass background check to secure Department of Defense DBIDS card and other badges required by clients preferred
• Current First Aid, CPR, AED, and Oxygen Administration certification preferred
• Selected candidate must consent to and pass a post-offer / pre-employment drug screening
• 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

Working conditions :

The incumbent works in both the office and field :

• Office work requires ongoing design work requiring focus
• Field work requires diving in waters and exposure to extreme elements
• Must be able to move among a variety of simultaneous priorities
• Some extended days, evenings, and weekend work requirements

Physical requirements :

This role requires the incumbent to be in excellent physical condition :

• Commercial diving requires specific physical conditioning and strength
• Field work requires incumbent to carry heavy equipment over unpaved, rural, and unmarked terrain
• The incumbent must be able to lift, carry, climb, and navigate in a small boat

Compensation note :

In addition to salary, Moffatt & Nichol also offers generous rope access and dive pay along with a personal equipment reimbursement program.

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.

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.