Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure, coastal, and water resources projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join our Seattle office. As part of the Water Group, the Senior Engineer will coordinate with BULs and lead the strategic planning and internal/external engagement for reservoir storage recovery opportunities, projects, and programs for new and existing clientele.

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 2^nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. 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.

• In coordination with BULs, leads strategic planning and internal/external engagement for reservoir storage recovery opportunities, projects, and programs for new and existing clientele
• Manages programs, projects, tasks, including scope, schedule and budget. Directs staff in project tasks and assists in identification of talent to grow the capabilities of the local, regional, and national team
• Leads the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates, in support of final bid packages
• Serves as technical lead on projects and, as appropriate, oversees junior, mid- and senior-level engineering staff on projects that may include dredging, sediment management, geomorphology, surface water hydrology & hydraulics, flood risk management, estuarine/ coastal restoration and protection, and construction and value engineering
• Will drive expansion of reservoir storage recovery capabilities within company
• Works with BUL to implement strategy on how to approach current and new clients for business opportunities
• Manages and/or supports multidisciplinary teams on small to mid-sized coastal and port/maritime projects
• Oversees 1D and 2D riverine hydraulic and sediment modeling
• Manages study and design activities and meetings between project team members, subcontractors, and client managers
• Leads project decisions regarding technical approaches, feasibility, cost, construction approaches, and scheduling performance
• Prepares and reviews proposal and labor estimates. When appropriate, participates in project interviews
• Prepares written and graphic reports and makes presentations
• Prepares various draft and final documents, including reports and technical memoranda
• Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
• Assists with maintaining compliance related to project governance and audits related to corporate certification requirements (e.g. ISO9001)
• Supervisory responsibilities:
  1. Supervises a group or function
  2. Provides guidance to subordinates with the latitude of established company policies
  3. Manages through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibly for results, including cost, methods and staffing
  4. In some instances the Senior Water Resources Engineer may be responsible for a functional area and not have any subordinates

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, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering; required
• Master's degree in civil, Coastal, or Water Resources Engineering; preferred
• 15+ years of experience; required
• Professional Engineering (PE) license; required
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Certificate; preferred
• Broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses skills to contribute to development of company objectives to achieve goals in creative and effective ways
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with team members and project managers
• Background and/or experience with engineering analysis and design of various project types including a combination of:
• Civil and drainage design and plan preparation
• Reservoir storage recovery
• Coastal / Port projects
• Floodplain mapping and floodplain management
• FEMA Floodplain Regulations and Standards
• Watershed assessment & planning
• Urban flood risk and floodplain management
• Flood protection and resilience
• Dredging and cost estimation
• Preparing project scope and fee proposals
• Working knowledge of software programs and techniques, which may include:
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • HEC-RAS
  • HEC-HMS
  • ESRI GIS
  • Microsoft office suite
• 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:

$120,000 to $150,000 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 Washington market.

Working conditions:

General office setting.

Physical requirements:

Ability to use standard office equipment. Sits for a prolonged period of time. Travel may be required up to 25%.

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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