Moffatt & Nichol

Lead the planning, design, and management of military facilities projects, ensuring compliance with federal standards and client requirements. | Requires 15+ years in facility design and construction, with experience in military or federal projects, and a professional architecture license. | Moffatt & Nichol in collaboration with Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Studio, are actively seeking a Senior Architect with 15+ years of experience to help expand our footprint into the Mid-Atlantic! This is an amazing opportunity with high visibility working directly with the client, subs and the overall Moffatt & Nichol and Waggonner & Ball team! As the successful new hire, you will lead our Federal architectural projects from our Norfolk (other office options include: Richmond, VA; Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; or Raleigh, NC) office. You will lead the design, development, and execution of large-scale military facilities as part of the US Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) and be an integral part to the growth of our Mid-Atlantic architectural team! For individuals working from offices other than Norfolk, you must be willing and available to be in Norfolk to attend client meetings and meet with local Moffatt & Nichol management about 1 week per month. This position will contribute to Moffatt & Nichol's ongoing success by planning, executing, and managing projects ranging from $10 million to over $500 million in construction values. This role is critical in supporting the Navy’s SIOP program to recapitalize and reconfigure infrastructure for improved industrial performance. Specific projects include administrative buildings, maintenance shops, training facilities, secure installations, utilities and support infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in managing complex, secure, and compliance-driven projects within military or government environments. You will lead the development of integrated design proposals for both design-build and design-bid-build projects, oversee and manage comprehensive work plans, monitor project financials, and coordinate directly with clients. In this role, you will lead the design and the industrial building capability for Moffatt & Nichol on the East Coast! You will also guide team members and foster collaboration to ensure high-quality final deliverables. Our community of architects, engineers, and designers create trusted solutions for defense infrastructure. We deliver resilient, secure, and high-performance facilities built to support modern military and shipyard operations. From piers and dry docks to utility systems and land-based industrial infrastructure, we design assets that perform under pressure. With a long history of support to the U.S. Navy, Army Corps of Engineers, and Coast Guard, we deliver infrastructure solutions that strengthen mission readiness and operational success. About us: Waggonner & Ball is an internationally respected urban planning, design, and architecture studio with an interdisciplinary practice committed to creating resilient landscapes, buildings, and communities. Our projects span all scales from buildings and sites to regions with a focus on water, culture, and history. As a Moffatt & Nichol design studio, we collaborate with clients and partners across the country from our home in New Orleans. 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 transportation. For the 4th 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. 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. • Lead the planning, design, and construction of military facilities in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) standards, Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS), and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) • Collaborate with our existing design studios located throughout the company • Manage cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, subconsultants, and government stakeholders • Oversee project lifecycle from concept development through design, construction, commissioning, and turnover • Ensure compliance with federal regulations, anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) requirements, and environmental standards • Coordinate with government clients to define operational requirements and integrate mission-critical systems • Oversee and review design documents, specifications, work plans, cost estimates and monitor project financials • Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for new and existing installations • Implement quality assurance and control measures to ensure project integrity and performance • Lead risk assessments and mitigation planning for secure and mission-sensitive environments • Mentor junior staff and contribute to professional development within the team • Work with senior management to develop and grow our local architectural team • Performs other duties as requested by leadership 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 Architecture (or related discipline); required • Master’s degree in Architecture; preferred • Registered Architecture (RA) license; required • Minimum of 15 years of experience in facility design and construction, with at least 5 years in military or federal projects; required • Familiarity with DoD design standards and MILCON processes; required • Experience with shipyard (industrial and training facility designs); strongly preferred • Proficiency in design and project management tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, Adobe Creative Suites) • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills • Travel requirements: For employees based outside the Norfolk office, you must be willing and able to travel to Norfolk (by car) approximately one week per month to attend client meetings and meet with local Moffatt & Nichol leadership • Due to client parameters, selected candidate must show (post offer) proof of U.S. citizenship and clear results of a thorough background check that may include but is not limited to credit and criminal history • 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 PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR PORTFOLIO WITH YOUR APPLICATION. Working conditions: Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally. Moffatt & Nichol’s Employment Benefits: At Moffatt & Nichol, we genuinely care about our team and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment. We’re excited to offer a range of great benefits and cover many costs to support you. Here are some highlights: • Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans • Family coverage is available • Low-deductible plan available • Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses • Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit • Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more • Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support • Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday • 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals • Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company • You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program • Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more • And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends 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. EEO is the LAW If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at (562) 590-6500 or TTY/TDD users please call 711.

Design and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure, build CI/CD pipelines, manage Kafka and Databricks data pipelines, automate 3D reconstruction workflows, and ensure secure client delivery. | Bachelor's degree, 4-8 years experience, strong Azure and container orchestration skills, Kafka and Databricks proficiency, Python/Bash scripting, and infrastructure-as-code expertise. | Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We combine engineering excellence with innovative digital solutions to solve real-world infrastructure challenges. From port and terminal digital twins to cloud-based inspection tools and automated 3D reconstruction, we deliver high-impact, data-driven insights to clients across the globe. We are actively looking for a Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Associate to join our Costa Mesa office. As part of the Flexterm Group, the Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps Associate will help build robust pipelines that power simulation workflows, Kafka-driven data ingestion, Databricks-based data transformation, and cloud-based delivery of inspection and 3D data to client platforms. This is a hybrid position and will require some in-office presence in our office in Costa Mesa, CA. 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 transportation. For the 4th 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. 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. Azure Cloud Infrastructure • Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable environments using Azure (AKS, VMs, Functions, Blob Storage, App Services, etc.) • Manage infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or Bicep to deploy and maintain consistent cloud environments CI/CD and Automation • Create automated CI/CD pipelines for data processing, simulation, and 3D asset workflows • Enable cross-team automation for simulation engineers, inspection groups, and digital twin platform developers Kafka & Databricks Pipelines • Set up and manage Kafka-based data ingestion from external platforms. • Integrate with Databricks for real-time and batch processing of simulation data, crack detection outputs, and inspection datasets Simulation & Twin Integration • Deploy and orchestrate compute-heavy simulation jobs in the cloud • Integrate simulation results into real-time digital twin systems, enabling actionable insights on equipment performance and operational planning 3D Reconstruction & Inspection Workflows • Automate cloud-based 3D model reconstruction from inspection datasets (e.g., point clouds, drone imagery, crack detection outputs) • Package and deliver reconstructed 3D models and annotated inspection results via secure client portals or custom viewers Client-Facing Delivery & Collaboration • Build secure sharing mechanisms for inspection reports, simulation results, and 3D models • Ensure reliable, auditable delivery pipelines that meet client compliance and usability needs Security, Monitoring, and Resilience • Implement best practices in cloud security, encryption, and access control • Monitor systems using Azure Monitor, ELK, or Prometheus/Grafana to ensure availability, scalability, and performance 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. Required qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering degree (Software or Computer Engineering) • 4-8 years of experience • Strong experience with Azure services: AKS, Blob, Functions, App Gateway, and Networking • Proficient with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration at scale • Proficient with CI/CD tools: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins • Hands-on with Kafka, including configuration, message flows, and monitoring • Experienced in Databricks: notebooks, pipelines, Delta Lake, and cluster management • Proficient in Python, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation • Skilled in infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or Bicep Preferred qualifications: • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering degree • Familiarity with computer vision pipelines, crack detection, or point cloud processing • Familiarity with Microsoft Installers (MSI) • Experience creating digitally signed application installers and collaborating with QA for deployment testing • Understanding REST APIs, event-driven architecture, and real-time data delivery • Prior experience supporting engineering or infrastructure-focused teams • 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