Waterfront Structural Engineer/Manager
We are seeking an established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Waterfront & Marine Engineerr with 6+ years of experience in the assessment and design of waterfront and marine structures. The role involves leading complex projects across a variety of coastal and marine infrastructure, including marinas, ports and terminals, recreational and commercial piers, bulkheads, seawalls, coastal revetments, and coastal resiliency initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with strong technical expertise, leadership abilities, and experience delivering full project lifecycles from inspections and concept development through design, permitting, construction documents, and stakeholder engagement. A passion for addressing evolving coastal challenges and advancing resilient coastal infrastructure is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead planning, design, permitting, and implementation for multidisciplinary waterfront and marine projects.
- Conduct and oversee inspections and condition assessments of marine facilities; direct work performed by engineers, technicians, administrative staff, and subcontractors.
- Collaborate with project and division leadership to develop scopes of work, staffing plans, and cost estimates.
- Prepare and/or review proposals, grant applications, schedules, budgets, and project progress reports.
- Attend client meetings, interviews, and community engagement events, with opportunities to present project concepts and findings.
- Maintain strong client communication and coordination throughout each project's duration.
- Assist with contract negotiations and contribute to strategic business development efforts.
- Represent the firm at professional events and within relevant industry organizations.
- Mentor junior staff and help cultivate team capabilities.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required; additional certifications (e.g., WEDG) are a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a master's degree is preferred.
- 6+ years of experience with deep knowledge of geo-structural and coastal engineering design; commitment to ongoing professional learning.
- Proficiency with engineering and analysis software such as AutoCAD, CEDAS, STWave, SLOPE/W, L-Pile, and GIS tools preferred.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, critical thinking ability, and a proactive, professional work style.
- Demonstrated experience in staff management, project management, and client development.
- Active participation or leadership roles in professional or community organizations is desirable.
- Commitment to a client-service mindset and enthusiasm for mentoring emerging engineers.
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