Coastal Engineer - 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 looking for a Coastal Engineer to join our Brisbane office. As part of the Coastal Group, the Coastal Engineer will assist with the planning and design for Urban Waterfront, Coastal Management and Coastal Structures projects, including marinas, marine terminals, urban waterfront developments and cruise ship facilities, living shorelines and coastal restoration, dredging, coastal hazard assessments, shore protection structures, and beach nourishment.

About Moffatt & Nichol: 

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 design firm for Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

Duties and responsibilities:

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

• Prepare or contribute to feasibility investigations, environmental impact studies, coastal hazard assessments, infrastructure condition assessments and engineering designs
• Support planning and design for maritime, waterfront and coastal structures, marinas, marine and cruise terminals, living shoreline and coastal restoration projects, dredging, coastal protection structures, reclamation and beach nourishment
• Collect and/or analyse coastal data, survey data, geotechnical investigations, engineering drawings, aerial photography and reviewing reports to support project work
• Undertake calculations or modelling of coastal processes and sediment transport to support engineering or environmental assessments, including wave overtopping and armour stability
• Assist with preparation of engineering planning, design and technical reports, and development of basis of design, technical specifications, plans, bill of quantities and schedules
• Prepare application documentation for development and environmental permits
• Assist senior engineers or scientists with site inspections, collect and/or analyse coastal data, survey data, geotechnical investigations, engineering drawings, aerial photography and reviewing reports to support project work
• Assist with fieldwork, such as instrument handling and deployment
• Assist in research to support opportunities, business development and projects delivery
• Assist with the preparation of fee proposals and tender responses, as well as other business development activities where necessary
• Manage smaller projects and assist with the management of larger complex projects
• Collaborate with other team members
• Participate in project related meetings and workshops, or attends conferences or seminars for professional development

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 related engineering field
• 2+ years of experience as a coastal engineer
• AutoCAD, Civil3D and/or GIS (QGIS or ArcGIS) proficiency is desirable
• Hydrodynamic (TUFLOW or Delft3D) and wave (MIKE21 or SWAN) modelling experience is highly desirable
• Experience with Python is also highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• 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

Working conditions:

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally. 

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. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.