Structural Engineer - Waterfront​/Marine - Mid-Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large, complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Our Savannah, GA office is actively searching for a Marine / Structural Engineer with 5 to 10 years of hands‑on experience in the design and analysis of complex structural systems. Experience in waterfront, marine, port, heavy civil, industrial, or other large‑scale structural design is strongly preferred.

As the successful new hire, you will have a strong background in structural engineering fundamentals, demonstrated experience delivering complex structural projects, and a commitment to producing high‑quality, practical design solutions. Experience in marine and waterfront infrastructure is highly desirable.

The majority of this role will focus on delivering large, highly complex port development projects for the Georgia Ports Authority, the fastest growing container port in the United States. In addition to supporting GPA, you will have opportunities to collaborate with other Moffatt & Nichol offices and contribute to port, waterfront, and infrastructure projects across the country and around the world, serving a diverse range of industries and clients.

This role includes mentoring and providing technical direction to junior engineers, contributing to design reviews, and helping maintain the high standards of quality and collaboration that define our team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, communicates clearly, and brings a positive, team‑oriented mindset.

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.

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

• Leads and delivers multiple concurrent structural design assignments in a dynamic, fast‑paced project environment, maintaining accountability for technical quality, budget, and schedule performance
• Serves as Structural Task Lead on complex waterfront, marine, and heavy infrastructure projects, independently performing and overseeing structural analysis and design for piers, wharves, bulkheads, pile‑supported structures, and other facilities
• Performs and oversees seismic analysis using appropriate industry methodologies, exercising independent engineering judgment in developing modeling assumptions and design approaches
• Applies concrete, steel, timber, and composite materials across a range of structural systems, selecting appropriate systems and detailing approaches to meet project requirements
• Prepares and oversees development of engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and technical memoranda suitable for client and regulatory review
• Ensures structural designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements; participates in internal quality assurance and peer review processes
• Provides technical leadership to junior engineers and EITs, including task delegation, design oversight, mentorship, and knowledge sharing
• Collaborates with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex design challenges
• Conducts site visits and inspections to evaluate existing conditions and develop…