Structural Engineer - Offshore Wind - Junior Level

$68,640 - $97,760/Yr

Moffatt & Nichol - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Oakland, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Structural Engineer - Offshore Wind position at Moffatt & Nichol is a junior-level role focused on supporting the planning and design of ports for the offshore wind industry. The successful candidate will engage in site selection studies, analyze existing port infrastructure, and collaborate with various design teams to create effective port layouts and models. This role is integral to the company's commitment to innovative waterfront infrastructure projects and requires a strong foundation in civil engineering, along with a keen interest in the offshore wind sector.

Responsibilities

• Perform site selection studies and feasibility studies for proposed OSW ports
• Analyze existing port infrastructure and proposed sites to determine suitability for use in OSW industry
• Work with OSW port logistics modeling team to create and analyze OSW port models
• Collaborate with OSW ports team to analyze OSW project operational requirements and create supporting port layouts and concept designs
• Stay current with OSW industry trends, US and international work pipeline
• Coordinate with structural, civil, electrical and mechanical design teams as required
• Conduct periodic site visits and field investigations at proposed and existing OSW port locations
• Attend client meetings as required
• Produce and present effective presentations and reports for OSW port clients

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• 1 to 3 years of experience
• Engineer in Training certificate or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Good working knowledge of the OSW industry is a plus
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Ability to interact with clients and attend client meetings
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in engineering with focus in Civil, Structural, Coastal, Marine or Offshore Wind
• Experience with BOEM (US) leasing process
• Familiarity with US State OSW power solicitation process
• Knowledge of European OSW leasing and solicitation process
• Experience with South American OSW leasing and solicitation process
• Understanding of OSW wind turbine generation sizing and geometry
• Knowledge of OSW vessel characteristics and specifications
• Familiarity with OSW port criteria for fixed bottom and floating offshore wind projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and education
• Opportunities for professional development
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Flexible work locations in California and Washington