Moffatt & Nichol has been routinely ranked as one of the top marine and port facilities engineering firms in North America by Engineering News Record (ENR). Initially, the firm concentrated on harbor works, bridges, buildings, industrial facilities and military installations. Later, services were expanded to include coastal and oceanographic engineering, port and rail planning, economics, automation, logistics and financial services, project management plus construction inspections and administration.

They also specialize in engineering consultancy, specifically coastal and marine infrastructure, providing planning, design, and permitting support for port development and expansion projects. Moffatt & Nichol is a global infrastructure advisory firm providing practical solutions to clients in the marine terminal, transportation, energy, environmental, federal, and urban development markets around the world.