Senior Structural Engineer (Waterfront Structures)

Baird & Associates - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

51-100 employees

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About the position

The Senior Structural Engineer at W.F. Baird & Associates is responsible for leading the design of waterfront and marine structures, including pile foundations, while ensuring technical oversight and project management. This role requires a strong background in concrete and steel design, particularly in infrastructure related to ports, ferry terminals, and flood control systems. The position offers opportunities for professional development and travel, contributing to innovative coastal engineering projects globally.

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 is required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree with coursework in steel and concrete design.
• Ability to analyze and design as an individual contributor.
• Proficiency in creating concrete and steel drawings and details, manually or via CAD.
• Experience with analyses in SAP2000 or similar finite element programs.
• Professional report-writing skills, including self-proofreading.
• Familiarity with codes and standards for structural engineering.
• Project management skills are essential.
• 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 sheet pile design, mooring analysis, and P-M diagram generation.
• Familiarity with 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.