Structural Engineer - Ports & Marine

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.Our Port and Marine Terminals group is currently made up of teams spread across North America, including Vancouver, Montreal, Halifax, New York, Boston, San Diego, CA, Tampa and South Florida. The group provides services for all phases of a project's life cycle, from planning through decommissioning including detailed design, construction, and operation. Our many achievements include container terminals, oil and gas facilities, dry bulk ports, marinas, coastal structures, wharves, jetties, naval facilities and cruise terminals. Stantec was recently ranked as a Top 10 Marine and Port Facilities engineering firm by ENR.Your OpportunityOur PMT South Region is in search of a Structural Engineer - Ports & Marine Terminals to join the Transportation Florida team. This position may be based in West Palm Beach, Deerfield Beach, Coral Gables, Miami, Tampa and Jacksonville.In this position as a licensed Project Engineer Ports and Marine Structural Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work as part of the Ports and Marine Terminals team of planners, engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.Your role as a senior contributor on our professional consulting services team would be to work independently on projects of varying complexity, and as a senior member of a team and key player on projects. You would be responsible for developing, guiding and implementing our engineering tasks with up-to-date design tools and innovations. You would also supervise and successfully and efficiently execute projects and consulting services resulting in on-time and on budget delivery with overall client satisfaction.Your Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for marine structures and other port related projects of varying complexity.Work collaboratively and support our business centers, design groups, senior leadership and specialists in other offices.Develops project work plans and ensures execution through oversight and management of the project team. Evaluates, selects, specifies, and engineers all structural engineered systems or products for a project.Engages in the development of a design through analysis, design, drawings, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.Prepares and revises documentation through various project phases including site plans, sections, diagrams, and details.Participates in client project requirement meetings, value analysis, and cost estimating.Leads the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documentsParticipates in constructability reviews.Conducts quality assurance and quality control on own projects and projects of peers.Prepares project reports and feasibility studies.Develops project scope, budgets, and design approach for all size projects.Assists and leads the development of proposals for port development projectsYour Capabilities and CredentialsRequisite knowledge, interpretation, and application of structural design codes, standards, and applicable port and marine terminals standards and guidelines.Strong understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.Strong knowledge of marine structural systems means and methods, materials, and industry standards.Ability to lead one or more teams through all phases of project document production.Experience with STAAD software for structural modeling.Checks the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manages time to meet project budget and schedule.Participates and collaborates in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thoughtThorough understanding of structural engineering and port engineering concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.Strong written and verbal skills for interaction with project team, owners and clients.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.Professional Engineering license, or ability to obtain within 6 months.5+ years of ports & marine civil and structural engineering design experience.This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.About StantecStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreementsPrimary Location: United States | FL | West Palm BeachOther Locations: United States | FL | Coral GablesOrganization: BC-2158 Transpt-US FloridaEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 02/07/2026 03:07:05Req ID: 1005697Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.