Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are seeking a Structural Engineer with complex bridge design and waterfront structure experience to join our Rio de Janeiro team. Projects to include bridge and other marine structure projects as it relates to complex design, alternative delivery, and vessel impact evaluation and design. Responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary projects, leading design efforts, building and training staff, reviewing structure design plans, and attending meetings and quality assurance reviews. Qualified candidates will have 15+ years of experience working on complex Multidisciplinary projects that include design and preparation of construction drawings and contract documents and Managing Projects. You will have strong communication skills and will be committed to assist with the leading of projects and teams. This individual must be self-directed, dedicated, and success focused.
About Moffatt & Nichol:
Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbours, and rivers. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 in Marine and Port Facilities and among 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, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim. 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.

• Manages and leads multidisciplinary projects, coordinating local and international professionals and also subcontractors
• Manages internal and external client's needs and expectations
• Performs quality assurance reviews and adheres to Moffatt & Nichol Quality Management System
• Leads, mentors, and assists engineers and designers in developing final design plans
• Coordinates structural design staff along with other disciplines to meet project schedules and budgets
• Prepares design documents and reports for complex structural projects
• Creates feasibility studies by analyzing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data
• Plans, schedules work and completes work assignments within established budget and timelines
• Performs calculations, cost estimates, prepares drawings, technical specifications, and writes reports
• Perform limited field observations in support of construction and data collection
• Attend client meetings as necessary

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 or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer licensure in Brazil , CREA
• 15+ years of complex structural design
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Experience effectively interacting with staff, vendors, clients, and agencies
• Proficiency with BIM, Auto CAD, Micro Station is a plus,
• Various structural analysis software, Microsoft Word, and Excel required
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Physical requirements:
Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.


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 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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