Key skills
PythonCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
Tech Stack
- Python
Benefits
- 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.