Transportation Engineer - Entry Level

Moffatt & Nichol•Savannah, GA

About The Position

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 Savannah office. As part of the Transportation Group, the Transportation Engineer will provide engineering design support on a variety of projects – roadway, municipal, port, or rail design and develop plans for projects. The best candidate will be familiar with a variety of civil engineering projects related to transportation. 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 transportation. For the 4th 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Transportation related engineering; required
0 to 2 years of experience designing transportation/roadway engineering projects; required
EIT licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months of start date; required
Software experience required:
Microstation/Geopak, OpenRoads Designer
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
Bluebeam Revu and/or Adobe Acrobat
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation); required
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

Nice To Haves

Previous internship experience desired

Responsibilities

Perform engineering design tasks for roadway, municipal, rail and port projects from preliminary to final design
Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages
Begin to foster relationships with regulatory agencies, local government, NCDOT and state clients, as well as private clients
Provide engineering design services for traditional design and design-build highway projects
Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans, including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings 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 actions

Benefits

Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
Family coverage is available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends