Structural Engineer EIT - Ports and Marine Terminals

The maritime industry is expanding and improving port and harbor infrastructure. Join our Ports and Marine team, and let’s navigate these waters together to find solutions for our clients. 

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.
 

Your Opportunity

Do you want to help guide the future of ports in the United States and how our industry responds to the challenges of climate change, increasing cargo volumes, adoption of net-zero systems and technologies? An exciting opportunity exists for a Structural Engineer to become part of our dynamic transportation business group in the Northeast, within our award-winning ports and marine terminals sector. Stantec’s transportation business group has a strong local presence and participates in many of the largest and most iconic transportation projects. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work as part of the PMT team of planners, engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients, including marine terminal operators, port authorities, NAVFAC, and offshore wind developers. 

You will have the opportunity to make impactful contributions to our consulting services team by resolving complex structural engineering problems and working as a team on projects through all phases of development. Your technical structural engineering abilities will be put to good use as you further learn waterfront engineering specialties. You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of engineering tasks including new design, condition inspections, planning, and rehabilitation design. Designs for piers, wharves, bulkheads, seawalls, dry docks, crane rails, moorings, breakwaters, and energy absorbing fenders are expected. A technical background in structural engineering is required. Port/marine/coastal/geotechnical project experience is a plus.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Performs marine and waterfront engineering assignments, under supervision, that are broad and varied in nature.
• Assists with engineering planning and design assignments at all project stages, from planning through construction administration.
• Provides technical guidance to draft persons and designers of other engineering disciplines.
• Analyzes complex problems, modifies methods, procedures, processes and proposes new alternative solutions.
• Assists with the preparation and coordination of project deliverables including contract documents and cost estimates.
• Author written engineering reports and technical specifications with guidance.
• Exercises appropriate initiative and judgment in adapting and applying procedures to address unusual situations and to resolve issues.
• Consistently executes safe work practices and work plans while completing field and office work. 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, and process.
• Demonstrates strong collaboration, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel within the northeast area as required. Estimated travel: 25%
• Experience with engineering design tools such as Excel, MathCAD, SAP2000, CSiBridge or equivalent.
• Exposure to engineering design tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit.
• Ability and willingness to learn.
• EIT Credential or ability to pass Fundamentals of Engineering Exam within first six months.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of 1-5 years demonstrated experience in Waterfront Design, Structural Design, or Load Ratings/Inspection.
• Requires Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited university, advanced degree preferred.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field. 

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec 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 Range 5: US5.F.03 - Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$85,400.00 - $119,600.00 Annually