Ports Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design structural, geotechnical, and civil elements for marine, waterfront, and industrial projects.

• Perform analysis and design of foundations, retaining walls, piers, trestles, ATONs, and other structures.

• Apply soil structure interaction principles under gravity and lateral loading.

• Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing of concrete, steel, and timber structures.

• Develop constructible design plans, technical details, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.

• Prepare design calculations under the direction of senior engineers.

• Prepare engineering reports, technical studies, and design documentation.

• Coordinate drawing packages from IFR through IFC.

• Participate in construction support and field inspections.

• Inspect and evaluate existing waterfront structures.

• Support rehabilitation and repair projects for marine structures.

• Develop inspection reports as required.

• Interface with port authorities, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, private companies, and other clients.

• Perform design checks as part of quality assurance and engineering best practices.

• Help resolve design issues through field investigations, inspections, detailed design, and technical analysis.

• Review and check design computations prepared by other engineers.

• Utilize structural, geotechnical, marine, and drafting software for project development.

• Support engineering teams with project schedules, specifications, cost estimates, and technical deliverables.

• Travel throughout the United States and internationally for inspections and project requirements.
  

Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Maritime Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• EIT registration required.

• PE license preferred.

• Marine engineering or structural engineering experience required.

• Experience with waterfront, marine, port, or industrial structures preferred.

• Knowledge of structural design involving concrete, steel, and timber.

• Understanding of foundations, retaining walls, piers, trestles, mooring structures, and other waterfront structures.

• Knowledge of soil structure interaction and gravity and lateral loading.

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

• Experience with SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, spSlab, spMat, Mathcad, LPILE, GROUP, A-Pile, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Optimoor, or similar engineering software preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and technical problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to prepare engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and technical studies.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Must be a U.S. citizen for projects involving applicable federal inspection requirements.

• Willingness and ability to travel at least 20 percent within the United States and internationally.
  

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

• Relocation assistance

• Vision insurance

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.