Intermediate Marine Structural Engineer

Worley; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Vancouver is seeking a seasoned Civil Engineer for marine structural projects. You will design, analyze, and deliver waterfront facilities, docks, ports and related structures, liaising with clients and sub-consultants.

Candidates should have 8–15 years in marine structures and hold BC P.Eng. licensure; master’s degree preferred. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and coordination on large industrial/maritime projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in civil engineering required; master's preferred.
• 8 to 15 years of marine structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer licensure in British Columbia (P.Eng.) required.
• Experience with docks, marinas, ports, piers, piles, and waterfront facilities.
• Experience with large-scale industrial/maritime projects; Arctic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of tides, waves and wind forces; seismic design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed analysis, design, and deliverables for marine terminal infrastructure.
• Prepare design criteria and construction specifications.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and assist in capital cost estimates.
• Conduct field work and support during construction.
• Attend project coordination meetings and liaise with project teams and clients.
• Mentor junior staff and review their work; promote safety culture.

Skills

Marine structural engineering

Port layout & planning

Seismic design

Structural analysis software

Tides, waves & wind

Project coordination

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

BC P.Eng. licensure

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

This position will be based in our Vancouver office.

Overall Responsibilities And Key Accountabilities

• Prepare detailed analysis, design, and project deliverables including drawings, specifications and reports for general marine terminal infrastructure.
• Prepare design criteria and construction specifications.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and assist in the preparation of capital cost estimates
• Conduct field work and support during construction.
• Attend project coordination meetings and liaise with project team members, clients, sub-consultants, contractors and regulatory and environmental approval agencies.
• Liaise with clients to determine client requirements and prepare proposals, design work cost estimate, and project scheduling.
• Mentor/direct junior staff and review their works.
• Actively encourage and support a safety-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution (a master’s degree is preferred).
• 8 to 15 years prior experience in marine structural engineering.
• Registered with the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia as a professional engineer is required.
• Design experience in marine structures including docks, marinas, ports, piers, steel sheet pile structures, steel and timber pile structures, floating structures and waterfront facilities.
• Experience in large scale industrial and maritime projects.
• Marine Arctic experience is preferred.
• Port layout and planning experience is preferred.
• Experience with tides, wave and wind forces is preferred.
• Experience with seismic design, structural analysis software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and verbal).

The salary range for this position is: $86,879 to $127,764 CAD

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.