Structural Engineer (Waterfront Structures)

Baird & Associates - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

51-100 employees

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About the position

W.F. Baird & Associates is seeking a Structural Engineer specializing in waterfront structures. The role involves designing marine structures and pile foundations, overseeing junior engineers, and preparing detailed plans and specifications. The position offers opportunities for professional development and travel, contributing to innovative coastal engineering projects globally.

Responsibilities

• Design waterfront/marine structures and pile foundations including design details.
• Prepare 100% plans and specifications using CAD staff.
• Provide technical oversight of junior engineers and drafters.
• Edit project descriptions for Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) in response to Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) on occasion.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience focused on design of structures.
• PE or SE registration required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree including steel and concrete design classes.
• Ability to analyze and design as an individual contributor.
• Proficiency in creating 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).
• Professional report-writing skills including self-proofreading.
• Familiarity with codes and standards for structural engineering.
• Willingness to travel for work on occasion.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with geotechnical and structural engineering software, including EnSoft software products (e.g. LPILE, APILE, Group).
• Experience with sheet pile design, mooring analysis, and P-M diagram generation.
• Knowledge of 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.
• 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.