Senior Port Planner – Waterfront Electrification, Decarb

Moffatt & Nichol

. Serve as a core participant in the West Coast Waterfront Electrification & Decarbonization Leadership team .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $208,000 - $254,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in maritime air quality, emissions reduction, and climate/sustainability planning, with a strong focus on port electrification and utility infrastructure. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and engage with clients to implement decarbonization strategies across maritime sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Maritime Air Quality ExpertisePort Electrification KnowledgeEmissions Modeling ExperienceClient Relationship ManagementDecarbonization Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Emissions ReductionClimate PlanningUtility CoordinationData AnalyticsPhased ImplementationRegulatory KnowledgeFunding ProgramsEngineeringPlanningEnvironmental Science

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationMentoringClient EngagementStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Terminal Planning ToolsPython AnalyticsAI-Enabled Workflows

Industry Keywords

Maritime SectorDecarbonizationWest CoastPort InfrastructureFerry InfrastructureEnvironmental RegulationsClimate RegulationsUtility InfrastructureStrategic Growth OpportunitiesSeller-Doer

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a core participant in the West Coast Waterfront Electrification & Decarbonization Leadership team
Develop and implement Moffatt & Nichol’s waterfront decarbonization strategy across port, ferry, maritime, and waterfront infrastructure sectors
Advise clients on electrification, resiliency, utility coordination, funding, phased implementation, and air quality and climate regulations
Engage with clients, capture strategic projects, and assist in execution as a seller-doer
Expand existing client relationships and establish new maritime-sector relationships
Coordinate with account managers, business unit leaders, and practice leaders to identify strategic growth opportunities
Lead multidisciplinary teams across West Coast offices
Help clients move from studies and pilots to multi-year implementation programs
Facilitate collaboration among planning, environmental, infrastructure, engineering, funding, and implementation teams
Expand emissions modeling in terminal planning tools and apply AIS data, Python analytics, and AI-enabled workflows
Mentor staff and represent Moffatt & Nichol at conferences and industry groups including WPPA, AAPA, CMANC, and PIANC

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Planning, or Environmental Science; required
18+ years of experience related to port/maritime engineering and planning; required
Extensive expertise in maritime air quality, emissions reduction, and climate/sustainability planning
Working knowledge of port electrification and utility infrastructure
Deep knowledge of regulations and funding programs driving maritime decarbonization
Proven record advising ports and agencies, winning work, and leading major programs
Established West Coast client relationships
Emissions modeling and data analytics experience preferred
Successful completion of a pre-employment (post offer) background check
Legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and ability to present required documentation at hire
Ability to use standard office equipment
Ability to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions
Family coverage available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match
Wellness Program with financial incentives
Monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists
Access to a Healthwise Pharmacist
Mindfulness apps including The Calm and BetterHelp
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs
Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level)
7 paid holidays
Floating holiday
401(k) match
Company-paid Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Training opportunities
Leadership Development Program
Formal Mentoring program
Active YP (Young Professionals) group
Pet Insurance