Manager, Structural Engineer – Ports & Marine Terminals

David Aplin Recruiting; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Health, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting presents an exceptional opportunity for a Manager Structural Engineering specializing in Ports and Marine Terminals in Canada. You will provide technical leadership across planning, design, tender, construction, and asset rehabilitation for a diverse portfolio from terminals to coastal structures.

You will mentor engineers, drive client relations, and contribute to business growth within an established Ports and Marine practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• P.Eng. registration in British Columbia.
• Minimum 10 years of experience delivering ports and marine terminal projects.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and client relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design for ports, marine terminals, waterfront structures, and related infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and oversee engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Manage project deliverables while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support proposal development, business development initiatives, and client relationship management.
• Mentor Engineers-in-Training and junior engineers with technical guidance.
• Participate in site visits and field investigations as required.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering

P.Eng. (BC)

Tools

SAP2000

MathCAD

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Aplin has partnered with a leading engineering and consulting organization to recruit a Manager Structural Engineering specializing in Ports and Marine Terminals. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly respected transportation infrastructure team delivering complex marine and waterfront projects throughout British Columbia and Western Canada.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects including container terminals, bulk handling facilities, marine transportation infrastructure, wharves, jetties, ferry terminals, naval facilities, marinas, coastal structures, and industrial port developments.

The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in project delivery while supporting business growth, client development, and technical mentorship within an established multidisciplinary engineering environment.

The Opportunity

As a Manager Structural Engineering, you will provide technical leadership and project oversight throughout all phases of project delivery, including planning, preliminary design, detailed engineering, tender support, construction support, and asset rehabilitation. You will collaborate closely with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project outcomes while contributing to the continued growth of the Ports and Marine practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design for ports, marine terminals, waterfront structures, and related infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and oversee engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Manage project deliverables while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders throughout project execution.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support proposal development, business development initiatives, and client relationship management activities.
• Mentor Engineers-in-Training and junior engineers while providing technical guidance and professional development support.
• Participate in site visits and field investigations as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in British Columbia.
• Minimum 10 years of experience delivering ports and marine terminal projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in marine structures and waterfront infrastructure design.
• Strong understanding of applicable structural design codes, industry standards, and marine design guidelines.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and client relationship skills.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem‑solving abilities.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency with structural analysis and design software including SAP2000 and MathCAD.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with project scheduling and project management software.
• Familiarity with marine infrastructure design standards and industry best practices.

What You Bring

• A passion for marine and transportation infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Sound engineering judgment and innovative problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• A client‑focused approach and a desire to contribute to business growth and long‑term client relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

A competitive compensation package is available, including:

• Base salary ranging from approximately $200,000 to $250,000 depending on experience and location.
• Performance-based incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings programs.
• Wellness and health spending accounts.
• Professional development support and membership reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off and additional employee benefits.