structural engineer

proposal manager

civil engineer

cad technician

junior engineer

Moffatt & Nichol

I've been with M&N a little more than 10 years and I've watched this company grow into the #1 Port/Maritime Engineering Design firm in the US as well as expand internationally.   Working at this company has been a genuinely rewarding experience. The culture is one of the strongest aspects—supportive, collaborative, and built on trust. You can feel that people here truly enjoy working together, and that creates an environment where everyone feels can contribute.
The projects we work on amazing. These aren’t cookie‑cutter assignments; they’re one‑of‑a‑kind initiatives that challenge you, stretch your skill set, and give you the chance to build meaningful solutions that make a real impact. There’s a sense of pride in knowing the work we do is specialized and deeply valued, especially in the port and maritime industry where the company is clearly recognized as a subject matter expert.
Leadership is another major strength. Our leaders are not only approachable but also genuinely invested in the success of both the people and the business. They make themselves available, listen openly, and lead with vision and heart. It’s rare to find a leadership team that is this easy to engage with while still maintaining high standards and a clear, strategic direction.
Like any growing organization, especially one expanding internationally, there are some growing pains. But these challenges come from progress, not dysfunction—they’re signs of momentum, evolution, and ambition. And with the company steadily building its global footprint, the future feels exciting and full of opportunity.
Overall, this is a workplace with strong values, exceptional expertise, and leaders who care. The culture is positive, the work is meaningful, and the trajectory is promising. It’s a great place to grow, contribute, and be part of something that’s clearly headed upward.

Working as a designer at Moffatt and Nichol in NYC was an utterly dreadful experience. From the moment I stepped into the office, the toxic atmosphere permeated the air, suffocating any creative spirit I had. The company's management seemed more interested in micromanagement than fostering a collaborative and inspiring environment.

The workload was unrelenting, with tight deadlines and unrealistic expectations becoming the norm. There was a severe lack of support and resources, leaving designers grappling with limited tools and outdated software. The constant pressure to produce high-quality work without adequate support led to burnout and a sense of perpetual stress.

Moreover, the company's communication was abysmal. Important information was often withheld or poorly conveyed, leading to confusion and wasted effort. The lack of clear direction and feedback further undermined any chance of professional growth.

Overall, my time at Moffatt and Nichol was an excruciating ordeal. It stifled creativity, offered no support, and fostered a toxic work environment. I would strongly caution anyone considering a position there to think twice before subjecting themselves to such a demoralizing experience.

I was grateful to have this job, but found myself preparing to quit due to being eager to work but my desire to do so being unfulfilled. There was no effective nor efficient training regiments either. I wasn't given the opportunity to show what I can do, even though I let it be known that I was willing, able and available to work. I was disregarded and under-appreciated as an employee and a person. Come to find out, I was extremely underpaid as well. I would never recommend anyone to work here. This company lacks honesty and integrity, which is something they claim to have, and was something that drew me to them. I am very disappointed that it had come to me leaving. I had high hopes but they were greatly dashed. It was sad to see many other dissatisfied employees, voicing their concerns and displeasure aloud. I will be praying that the people in this company recognizes the error of their ways.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing comes to mind, anything suggested was rejected.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Everything was needed yesterday and none of your questions were answered.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Toxic and disjointed. No standards

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Stressful, everything expected from you with no resources provided.

Great company and place to work. Poor supervisors make any position discouraging. Supervisor frequently admired my attitude and cheerfulness as if I was the office mascot. Never ever recognized my contributions and treated me as the follower at all times. No space for growth and limits on capabilities based on a mistake or two. Not a good place to work unless you are perfect.

It was in general a company with a very conservative point of view the CFO is a very arrogant person and tend to cover her arrogance with open communication, no opportunities to grow, in general the teammates are very nice and willing to listen, i think there are good team members but serious issues with the managerial positions

Nice Environment and colleagues
Workload was busy and stressful
Bad management skills- CEO was not very involved with accounting department.

Hardest part of the job was during month end- our department was under much stress

We had many perks such as free lunches from time to time

The organization promotes a succeeding work environment that values work-life balance, enabling me to follow my interests outside of the workplace and make significant contributions to initiatives. The dedication of leadership to sustainable architecture motivates us to incorporate creative ideas that give environmental stewardship a top priority.

With the management's commitment to contextual understanding, we can design environments that capture the distinct character of each community. Designing with nature is just one aspect of working at Moffatt & Nichol; other perks include a fair salary, career development possibilities, and a supportive work environment that promotes a happy work life.

What is the best part of working at the company?
There flexibility, they work with you.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Meeting Deadlines

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It’s amazing feels like a great big family.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Fast paced, lots of calls . Meeting and greeting people.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Structural engineer 44 salaries reported	$42.04 per hour
Proposal manager 63 salaries reported	$115,984 per year
Civil engineer 8 salaries reported	$35.84 per hour
Cad technician 11 salaries reported	$35.15 per hour
Junior engineer 13 salaries reported	$44.27 per hour

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