What We Do

Designing Smarter Infrastructure for a More Resilient World

At Moffatt & Nichol, we bring innovative thinking and deep technical expertise to every challenge we take on. From ports and transportation to water systems and the environment, our work shapes infrastructure that connects people, strengthens communities, and protects natural resources.

Ports

Efficient, High-Capacity Port Infrastructure

We design ports that streamline cargo movement and reduce delays.

Port of Long Beach, California, USA
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Transportation

Smarter Roads, Rail, and Transit

We improve highways, bridges, and rail systems for safer, faster transportation.

I-405 Interchange, California, USA
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Water

Stronger Shorelines and Water Management

We manage flood risk, control erosion, and improve water systems.

Carrot Island, North Carolina, USA
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Commercial

Smarter Cargo and Market Strategies

We assess project viability through cargo forecasting, operational analysis, and investment planning.

Port of Long Beach, California, USA
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Environment

Resilient Ecosystems and Compliance

We lead restoration, protection, and mitigation efforts while navigating complex regulations.

Lightning Point, Alabama, USA
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Architecture & Landscape

Design Grounded in Place and Time

We create spaces shaped by context—sensitive, enduring, and thoughtfully integrated.

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Alternative Use Studies

We identify reuse opportunities for surplus infrastructure.

Beaches, Inlets, and Estuaries

We restore and protect dynamic shorelines.

Benefit Cost Analysis

We assess project value through cost-benefit analysis.

Bridges and Grade Separations

We design bridges that improve safety and flow.

Coastal Structures and Shoreline Stabilization

We build defenses that manage coastal erosion.

Compensatory Mitigation

We implement mitigation strategies to meet regulations.

Container and Cargo Facilities

We design terminals to streamline freight logistics.

Container, Dry Bulk, and Cruise Volume Forecasts

We forecast cargo and passenger volumes.

Cruise Homeports and Ports-of-Call

We design cruise terminals for efficiency and experience.

Dredging and Sediment Management

We repurpose dredged material for coastal restoration.

Dry Bulk and Material Handling

We design terminals for efficient bulk handling.

Environmental Assessment, Investigation, and Remediation

We assess and clean up contaminated environments.

Ferry Facilities

We plan and design efficient ferry terminals.

Grant Application Support

We help secure funding through grant applications.

LNG, Oil, and Gas Energy

We design marine terminals for energy infrastructure.

Lender's Advisory Services

We advise lenders on technical risks and feasibility.

Living Shorelines

We build nature-based defenses to stabilize coastlines.

M&A Due Diligence

We support infrastructure M&A with commercial insights.

Market Studies and Cargo Projections

We analyze markets to guide investment and planning.

Master Planning Support

We create long-range development strategies for ports.

Military Facilities

We design infrastructure for Navy, Army, and Coast Guard use.

NEPA/SEPA and Environmental Studies

We lead environmental studies and regulatory reviews.

Numerical Modeling

We simulate water systems to guide engineering decisions.

Offshore Wind Terminal Design Solutions

We plan and design terminals that support offshore wind projects.

Permitting, Biological Assessments, and Monitoring

We manage permitting and biological compliance.

Piers, Marinas, Wharves, and Waterfronts

We design structures for waterfront access and protection.

Rail and Intermodal

We connect ports to inland transport by rail.

Roadway and Civil

We design roads and civil infrastructure for access and flow.

Stormwater and Green Infrastructure

We manage runoff with sustainable drainage solutions.

Strategic Development Studies

We evaluate project feasibility and growth strategies.

Transportation/Intermodal Studies

We analyze freight and transport systems holistically.

Urban Planning and Redevelopment

We revitalize urban waterfronts through smart planning.

Watershed, Stream, Wetland, and Ecosystem Planning and Restoration

We restore and plan resilient ecosystems.

Watersheds, Rivers, and Floodplains

We manage floodplains and restore river systems.

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