Senior Director – Water and Climate Resilience

Moffatt & Nichol

Senior Director responsible for expanding coastal resilience and stormwater management projects with Moffatt & Nichol. Leading strategic initiatives for urban waterfronts and climate resiliency.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $240,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with NY office and Water Practice leaders to develop and execute the 'NYC Resilience and Stormwater Growth Plan'
Leverage NYC climate leadership and previous government client experience to build strategic relationships and shape funding/governance strategies
Support project delivery to exceed client expectations and protect reputations
Contribute to M&N’s corporate Water Practice strategy by drawing on resiliency networks and assist with strategy, pursuits, proposals, execution, and client management in key coastal markets
Partner with Water Practice leadership, commercial advisory, Ports, and Transportation teams, to pursue infrastructure funds, insurers, and global asset managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; required
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering; preferred
20+ years of experience in coastal engineering, climate and resiliency strategies, including planning and sustainability, and stormwater programs; required
Professional Engineer licensure in New York or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire; required
Well established client base in the NYC metro area as well as statewide; required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions
Family coverage available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match
Amazing Wellness Program with financial incentives for health
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
Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
Comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
Training opportunities and Leadership Development Program
Pet Insurance available for furry friends

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Hard Skills & Tools

coastal engineeringclimate strategiesresiliency strategiesplanningsustainabilitystormwater programsproject deliveryclient management

Soft Skills

collaborationstrategic relationship buildingclient expectations management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringMaster’s degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer licensure in New York