Civil Engineer

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 Civil Engineer with entry level experience to join our Bogota, Colombia office to join our office for 3.5 months. You will assist with planning, designing, plan production, and creating construction documents to support complex projects such as port/cargo terminal upland site work, dredging, and municipal. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and eagerness to learn will be an asset to your success for this position New hires must be self-directed, dedicated, and success focused.

Moffatt & Nichol is a global infrastructure advisory firm of 900+ employees in 40+ offices and 9 countries. **We are currently ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 for Transportation.** We provide practical solutions to clients in the marine terminal, transportation, energy, environmental, federal, and urban development markets around the world. We are a multidiscipline professional services firm with specialized expertise in structural, coastal, and civil engineering; environmental sciences; economics analysis; inspection and rehabilitation; and program management solutions.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Assist and support designs and construction projects by studying project concept, architectural drawings, and models
- Assist the preparation of engineering designs by collecting and studying reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs, and tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and related topographical and geologic data
- Create feasibility study by analyzing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data
- Prepare design documents and reports for civil site development (site layout, grading, drainage, erosion control, utilities, and other infrastructure systems)
- Perform calculations, prepare cost estimates, drawings, technical specifications, and write reports
- Assist in the production of engineering documents by developing construction specifications, plans, and schedules
- Perform limited field observations in support of construction and data collection
- May assist in the training of junior staff and guide designers

**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 Engineering or related discipline
- Entry level to 4 years of experience as a civil engineer, preferably with experience in site layout, stormwater, erosion control, utilities, and other infrastructure systems
- Proficiency AutoCAD and Civil3D
- MicroStation and experience in stormwater modeling using WaterCAD or SWMM software is desired
- 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 in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 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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