Entering the wind trade in Long Beach, CA typically begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining hands-on experience with technical education. These programs, which last about two to three years, provide comprehensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with California being a significant hub for this growth. In Long Beach, wind trade apprentices can earn an average of $1,409 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $109,720 annually. Training programs, industry partnerships, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and significant growth opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
• *Job Summary:** We are looking for an experienced Offshore Wind Port Planner to join our team. As a key member of our offshore wind ports practice, you will be responsible for planning and designing offshore wind ports that meet the needs of our clients. Your primary responsibilities will include performing site selection studies and feasibility analyses, analyzing existing port infrastructure, and creating models of offshore wind port operations. You will work closely with our offshore wind port logistics modeling team to develop and refine our port design concepts. You will also be responsible for communicating with clients and stakeholders to ensure that our port designs meet their needs.
See More Details >>Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Within the larger ports practice, Moffatt & Nichol has a division dedicated to the planning, logistical modeling, and detailed design of ports to support the worldwide offshore wind (OSW) industry. We are seeking an offshore wind port planner/engineer to support our OSW ports practice. As the successful new hire, you may be seated in our Oakland (1st preference) or Costa Mesa (2nd preference), CA. Alternative acceptable locations for this position are: Walnut Creek or Long Beach, CA or Seattle, WA. 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 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023. Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists 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. • 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 • Work with OSW ports team to analyze OSW project operational requirements and create supporting port layouts and concept designs • Keep current with OSW industry trends, US and international work pipeline • Coordinate with structural, civil, electrical and mechanical design teams as required • Perform 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 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 a must. A master's degree in engineering with focus in: Civil, Structural, Coastal, Marine or Offshore Wind is preferred • 1 to 3 years of experience • Engineer in Training certificate or the willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire • Good working knowledge of the OSW industry is a plus. Experience may include: • BOEM (US) leasing process • US State OSW power solicitation process • European OSW leasing and solicitation process • South American OSW leasing and solicitation process • OSW wind turbine generation sizing and geometry • Process flow of WTG components through OSW port • OSW vessel characteristics and specifications • OSW port criteria to support both fixed bottom and floating offshore wind projects • Strong communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills with the ability to deliver effective presentations and work with a team approach • Ability and willingness to interact with clients and attend client meetings • Possession of or eligibility to obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) • 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: $33.00 to $47.00 per hour 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 California or Washington market. 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. Some travel may be required to work with other offices as part of large project teams, to project sites or to client offices. 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. 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 ([redacted] or TTY/TDD users please call 711.
See More Details >>Offshore Wind Energy Port Planner job at CA Coastal Commission. Los Angeles County, CA. Job Description and Duties The California Coastal Commission (Commission) is seeking a new talented addition to its South Coast District Office in Long Beach. The South Coast District Office has responsibility for carrying out the requirements of the California Coastal Act in South Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Under the direction of the South Coast District Manager (Coastal Program Manager) and one or more South Coast District Supervisors (Coastal Program Analyst III), this Coastal Program Analyst (also referred to as a “Offshore Wind Energy Port Planner”) will work in coordination with the Commission’s Energy and Ocean Resources Division. The primary responsibility of the Offshore Wind Energy Port Planner is to perform a wide variety of tasks related to permit processing and planning associated with the development of port facilities and infrastructure in the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach necessary for the construction, deployment, maintenance, and storage of floating offshore wind energy turbines and for the landing and grid-connection of power cables. The selected candidate will be hired as a Coastal Program Analyst II, although, depending on a candidate’s qualifications, a Coastal Program Analyst I may be considered. This position may also perform general South Coast District permitting and planning functions, including those related to other port development in the Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles. The Offshore Wind Energy Port Planner works closely with the District Manager, District Supervisors, the Commission’s other offshore wind energy staff and other technical, legal, legislative, planning and permitting staff to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to fulfilling the requirements of the Coastal Act. Additionally, this position may be responsible for implementing non-port-related local coastal program (LCP) planning and coastal development permit (CDP) regulatory work in the South Coast District, including project management, coordination with other agency units (e.g., legal, enforcement, technical services, etc.), and external communications outside the district. The Offshore Wind Energy Port Planner meets with representatives of federal, state, and local governmental agencies, including city and county representatives, as well as tribal governments, community groups and representatives of project proponents, for the purpose of discussing issues related to offshore wind energy and related port and land-side development; answers questions of the general public and others concerning these efforts; makes presentations before groups on the Commission’s activities; and presents to the Commission written and verbal reports on the consistency or inconsistency of proposed projects, plans, Port Master Plan (PMP) amendments and LCP amendments with the provisions of the Coastal Act. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position is located in the Commission’s Long Beach office. The California Coastal Commission is a hybrid workplace and offers telework for all employees. Telework is available for this position in accordance with the California Coastal Commission’s Telework Policy and Procedures with a minimum of 2 in-office days per week. This Telework Policy is subject to change. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of the California Coastal Act; the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); current state planning law, and principles and practices of land use planning is critical. A background in planning, environmental studies or resource management, or a closely related field is desirable. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to research and creatively explore complex coastal resource issues. Effective writing and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as a team member are critical. Experience with environmental justice and/or tribal consultation is desirable. The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with other local, state and federal agency officials and will be expected to be rigorous in identifying issues and pro-active in their problem-solving efforts. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. • Resume is required and must be included. • Statement of Qualifications - In two (2) pages or less, discuss how your knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities align with the desirable qualifications of this position.
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