Intermediate Marine Structural Engineer

Baird & Associates - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

51-100 employees

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About the position

The Intermediate Marine Structural Engineer at W.F. Baird & Associates will be responsible for the analysis, design, and construction of port, offshore, and waterfront structures. This role involves managing complex engineering projects globally, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring project delivery from conception to completion. The position requires collaboration across various offices and time zones, with a focus on coastal and marine engineering, navigation engineering, and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and assist with routine and complex port, offshore, and waterfront structural engineering projects worldwide, including flood protection projects.
• Work across different offices and time zones.
• Manage design, engineering, and preparation of plans and specifications.
• Manage project delivery from conception through completion.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior scientists and engineers.
• Participate in proposal preparation and interviews as necessary.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the structural engineering of infrastructure.
• U.S PE registration.
• Ability to analyze and design as an individual contributor.
• Ability to create concrete and steel drawings and details (manually or by CAD).
• Experience performing analyses in SAP2000 or a similar FE program.
• Experience with deep foundations and retaining walls (or bulkheads or cofferdams).
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards relevant to marine structural engineering.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills (English).
• Excellent project management skills.
• Flexible work style, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment and meet challenging deadlines and client needs.
• Ability to work well on multi-disciplinary, geographically distributed teams under tight deadlines and changing scope.
• Willingness to travel for several 1-2 week periods domestically and internationally.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with geotechnical, arctic, offshore, or construction engineering, including EnSoft software products.
• M.Sc. or M.Eng. (preferred).
• Broad interest in multiple areas of marine and coastal engineering.
• Creativity and flexibility in design, as part of collaboration with a client.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for domestic and international travel.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Ownership potential within the company.