Senior Structural Engineer - Ports & Maritime
Company: Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
It’s a great time to be a Ports and Maritime Senior Structural
Engineer. Experienced structural engineering professionals are in
high demand, so we work hard to attract and retain the best talent
in the industry. If you are a proven senior structural engineer,
welcome home to a team that will appreciate your ambition and
provide you with the tools and resources you need to deliver
critical infrastructure nationwide. This individual will
collaborate with our local and national teams to expand our ports
and maritime practice, foster client relationships with commercial
port authorities, terminal operators, shipping lines, and
shipyards, and contribute to our national project execution
capabilities. The Senior Structural Engineer will lead the project
team throughout the design and construction process, adapting
structural plans to meet budget constraints, design factors, and
client needs. We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural
Engineer who is looking to… Responsibilities Lead structural design
from the conceptual phase through design completion for projects
with a focus on marine structures, including piers, wharfs,
bulkheads, fender systems and other related structures. Participate
in the development of project fees, schedules, scopes, budgets,
staff planning and construction planning. Responsible for the
effective management of change orders. Apply expert knowledge of
commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes and procedures.
Apply knowledge and experience to complex projects and find
non-standard design solutions. Quality review of production
drawings Participate in construction administration, including
coordination with field personnel to resolve design-related
installation issues, calculations, field inspections and testing of
materials. Lead field inspections, installations, or analyses for
public and private clients. Prepare and present technical reports
for clients and industry publications. Build effective
relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and
develop new business opportunities. Responsible for ensuring
customer satisfaction goals and expectations are met. Participate
in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits. Lead the
development of cost proposals and qualification statements to
achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report
project performance. Provide leadership, guidance and instruction
to the structural engineering practice. Mentor and guide less
experienced engineers. Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
Responsible for effective communication with other engineering
disciplines. Responsible for compliance with company and site
safety policies. Perform other duties as assigned - Complies with
all policies and standards Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in
Structural Engineering or related Engineering Technology from an
ABET-accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals
of Engineering (FE) exam, Professional Engineering License (PE) and
a minimum of 7 years structural engineering experience, or master’s
degree in Structural Engineering and 6 years structural engineering
experience. Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) project experience
preferred. Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and
procedures. Strong knowledge of structural design codes (e.g., IBC,
AISC, ACI, ASCE-7). Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office
Suite). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience leading the design of large projects and delegating work
tasks to team members. Ability to lead the execution of work and
resolve issues in a team environment. Demonstrated critical
thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a
quantitative problem-solving environment. Strong attention to
detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization
and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform quality reviews for
detailed engineering documents and specifications. - Ability to
travel. Professional Engineer (PE) License Required We may use
artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring
process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or
assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do
not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately
made by humans. If you would like more information about how your
data is processed, please contact us.
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