Simulation Engineer

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Simulation Engineer to join our Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro office. As part of the Industrial Group, the Industrial Engineer will work with a multidisciplinary team developing dynamic and static simulation models for analysis of various systems and processes within container terminals and other facilities, providing support on economic models and market studies, preparing project proposals and providing support on project management.

About Moffatt & Nichol
Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol's commitment to design innovation since 1945,
Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 design firm for Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally.
Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in three primary practise areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.

Duties And Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Developing simulation models for analyzing processes and layouts using discrete event simulation software and via programming
• Software/model development using programming languages such as C and C++
• Conducting debugging, validation, verification, output analysis of simulation models
• Documenting modeling assumptions, process flows, results, and issuing reports
• Developing emulation models connecting to real-world control systems such as Terminal Operating System (TOS) used in marine terminal environment
• Perform data collection and analysis for setting up model inputs
• Performing numerical and statistical analysis of various operation processes
• Preparing proposals for potential clients
• Supporting project manager on tasks such as project progress tracking and reporting, scheduling meetings, etc
• Interfacing with technicians, engineers and project managers during data gathering, model development, analysis, reporting, and presentation

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

• A Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from an accredited college or university is required
• A Master's degree in a field related to simulation modeling is preferred.
• Fluent/Advanced English language is required
• 1 to 2 years of experience in discrete event simulation modeling is preferred.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Power Point and Word) is required
• Experience with FlexSim simulation software is plus but not required
• At least familiar with one or more programming language such as C, C++, Java, C# etc.
• Experience in software development life cycle is a plus but not required
• Experience in port and container terminal operations is preferred but not required
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST

Working Conditions
Sedentary for prolonged period of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.

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. 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.

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