Port Planner - Senior Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Senior Port Planner to join our Seattle office. The Senior Port Planner will be responsible for leading a team in the planning, analysis, and design of Navy shipyards and infrastructure, non-federal Shipyards, as well as port cargo facilities, which can include container terminals, as well as Ro-Ro, energy, offshore wind marine terminals, breakbulk and bulk terminal operations.

About Moffatt & Nichol:

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 the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 3rd 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. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

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.

Duties and responsibilities:

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

• Understand a Client’s needs and respond by putting together a team, a technical approach, and a proposal to solve the client’s challenges
• Develop strategic plan to track opportunities to sell all Moffatt & Nichol services in coordination with MN practice and client account leaders.
• Lead a team in the planning, analysis, and design of Navy shipyards and infrastructure and NAVFAC programs/projects.
• Provide expertise in the planning, operational analysis and design development of container terminal operations and infrastructure improvements
• Identify, analyze, and prepare shipyard and terminal optimization plans to align with client operational needs. Participate in the development of corresponding strategies for the design and NEPA planning and programming.
• Provide assistance and leadership on project teams to assist with the integration of technical engineering teams with environmental and regulatory activities through the state (SEPA/CEQA) and federal (NEPA) project review and permit processes.
• Manage planning level projects and tasks with consideration of scope, schedule, budget to meet client needs and expectations.
• Participate in workshare across multiple offices from a leadership and execution perspective that is needed to maintain relationships and to monitor the status of work needed to deliver successful projects from a client, business and people perspective.
• Manage the design and construction administration of new and/or rehabilitated port facilities including backlands, gate, terminal, and wharf infrastructure.
• Perform due diligence studies for new terminals, retrofit terminals and/or port systems
• Program management including design services management, cost estimating, contracting, and quality assurance
• Collaboration with various teams within Moffatt & Nichol including:NAVFAC SIOP program staffEast and Gulf Coast Port Planning and Design staff West Coast Port Planning, Simulation & Emulation staff
• Work collaboratively with the MN Commercial and Economics group as part of project planning and specialty due diligence work.
• Business Development team. Assist in project scoping, contract pursuit strategies, and SAME event attendance.
• Occasional need to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments and work outside of the country

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 Engineering or Planning; required
• 15+ years of port planning, engineering and management experience; required
• Professional Engineer Registration (PE) and/or AICP Certification; required
• Experience managing projects listed above and developing business with clients; required
• Existing relationships with West Coast and Pacific ports, Navy shipyards and/or Department of Defense bases; required
• Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port & Navigation Engineers (ACOPNE) certification in the Port Engineering category; preferred
• Ability to mentor and train others
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Base salary range:

$146,000 to $194,000 based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualification in job description.

Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the Washington markets.

Working conditions:

Must be able to work outside, exposed to all weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain. Standing and walking will be required throughout the course of a normal day. The wearing of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, shoes, a safety vest and a hard hat will be required. Other tasks will require sedentary period for computer input and document review. Required to observe all safety and health requirements for container terminal environment. Must have a passport or be able to travel internationally.

Physical requirements:

Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally. Must be able to navigate terrain and be outside for long periods of time.

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 draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

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