Moffatt & Nichol
Moffatt & Nichol
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConstructionConsultingLogistics
Moffatt & Nichol is an engineering and design consultancy focused on infrastructure for ports, transportation, water resources, and environmental resilience. Drawing on more than 75 years of experience, the firm supports projects involving cargo movement, coastal management, commercial due diligence, and sustainable architecture and landscape design. Its work brings together planning, technical design, and technology to help shape infrastructure that responds to natural conditions and community needs.

Senior Structural Engineer, Bridge Focus – Moffatt & Nichol, Richmond VA

Moffatt & Nichol is hiring a senior structural engineer to design bridge, marine, and transportation infrastructure projects in Richmond. The role includes technical leadership, quality oversight, estimating, field investigations, and direct client coordination.

Description

  • Prepare engineering plans, technical specifications, and inspection documentation
  • Design bridges, culverts, retaining structures, sound barriers, and related transportation infrastructure
  • Apply quality-control practices while delivering assignments on schedule and within budget
  • Investigate field conditions, perform inspections, develop detailed designs, and verify calculations to address engineering issues
  • Manage designated technical components of project work
  • Produce material quantity takeoffs and project cost estimates
  • Direct assigned project activities through team coordination, scheduling, and supervision
  • Partner with professionals from other disciplines on integrated project teams
  • Communicate directly with clients in meetings, calls, and written correspondence
  • Work mainly from the Richmond office and travel periodically to project sites

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field is required
  • A master’s degree in structural engineering or civil engineering with a structural focus is preferred but optional
  • At least 10 years of design experience involving bridges or marine structures
  • Experience designing both bridge and marine structures is advantageous
  • Professional Engineer registration is required
  • Experience with VDOT or other Department of Transportation projects is preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Working knowledge of MathCAD is required
  • Experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD is required
  • Experience with STAAD is required
  • Familiarity with SAP2000, CSiBridge, LARSA 4D, DESCUS, and Bentley LEAP Bridge Suite is preferred
  • Must successfully complete a post-offer pre-employment background check compliant with NIST 800-171
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States and able to provide the required hiring documentation
  • Must be able to traverse unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment during some site visits

Benefits

  • Employee healthcare includes low-cost, company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Family coverage is available
  • A low-deductible healthcare plan is offered
  • Employer contributions include a generous HSA match
  • Wellness programming includes financial incentives
  • Employees can attend monthly individual sessions with nutritionists
  • Access is provided to a Healthwise Pharmacist
  • Mindfulness resources include Calm and BetterHelp
  • Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programs are available
  • Paid time off ranges from 15 to 25 days based on experience level
  • Seven paid holidays are provided
  • One floating holiday is included
  • The company provides a 401(k) match
  • Employer-paid life insurance is included
  • Tuition reimbursement is available
  • Training opportunities are offered
  • A Leadership Development Program is available
  • The company provides a formal mentoring program
  • Employees can participate in an active Young Professionals group
  • Pet insurance is available

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