Senior Structural Engineer (Waterfront Structures)

Baird & Associates - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

51-100 employees

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About the position

W.F. Baird & Associates is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer specializing in waterfront structures. This role involves leading the design of marine structures and pile foundations, ensuring technical oversight, and managing sub-projects. The position requires a strong background in concrete and steel design, particularly in the context of ports, ferry terminals, and flood control structures.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead the design of waterfront/marine structures and pile foundations including design details.
• Prepare 100% plans and specifications using CAD staff.
• Provide technical oversight of engineers and drafters.
• Compose arguments for technical decisions.
• Independently manage sub-projects as a Project Manager.
• Edit sections or project descriptions for Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in structural engineering of infrastructure.
• PE or SE registration required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with steel and concrete design classes.
• Ability to analyze and design as an individual contributor.
• Proficient in creating concrete and steel drawings and details, manually or via CAD.
• Experience with analyses in SAP2000 or similar FE programs.
• Experience with deep foundations and retaining walls.
• Professional report-writing skills including self-proofreading.
• Familiarity with codes and standards for structural engineering.
• Project management skills.
• Willingness to travel for work on occasion.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with geotechnical and structural engineering software, including EnSoft products (e.g., LPILE, APILE, Group).
• Knowledge of codes and standards beyond IBC and ASCE 7, such as EM, API, PIANC, AASHTO.
• Geotechnical engineering coursework or experience related to deep foundations or sheet pile bulkheads.
• Experience in seismic design/analysis including dynamic earth pressure calculations using Mononobe-Okabe.

Benefits

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