Structural Engineer - Marine/Coastal

About the position

W.F. Baird & Associates (Baird) has a new opportunity for a Structural Engineer with experience in the design of marine and waterfront infrastructure. As a Structural Engineer at Baird, you are a licensed engineer (PE or SE) with a background in concrete and steel design for structures such as ports, ferry terminals, bulkheads, seawalls, dams, spillways, fish ladders, and floodgates. As a Structural Engineer at Baird, you’ll work on a wide variety of challenging projects including ports, ferry terminals, seawalls, bulkheads, flood protection structures, dams, spillways, and more. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with opportunities for growth, mentorship, and technical development—playing a key role in the full design and delivery of coastal and waterfront projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of marine and waterfront structural engineering projects worldwide
• Assist in project design efforts, preparation of plans & specifications, and construction oversight
• Perform structural analysis and design using concrete and steel for marine infrastructure
• Contribute to technical reviews, quality control, and project delivery from concept through construction
• Conduct occasional field visits for inspections and construction support
• Collaborate with colleagues across different offices and time zones

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or related area including steel and concrete design classes
• Current PE or SE registration
• 3+ years of experience focused on structural design for marine infrastructure
• Proficiency in concrete and steel design; ability to produce structural drawings and details
• The ability to analyze and design as an individual contributor
• The ability to create concrete and steel drawings and details (manually or by CAD) and to perform analyses in SAP2000 or a similar FE software
• Experience with deep foundations, piers, harbor walls, cofferdams, retaining walls, and bulkheads
• Professional report-writing experience including self-proofreading
• Effective project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to travel for short- and medium-term field assignments domestically and internationally (1–2 weeks, occasionally longer)

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Employee-owned company
• Inclusive work environment