Marine Structural Engineer - Ports & Harbours

Klohn Crippen Berger; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

Vacation policy aligned to experience

Parental leave top-up

Paid OT and sick days

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is seeking a Marine Structural Engineer to join our Vancouver, BC team.

The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of a diverse range of marine infrastructure projects, including ports, harbours, terminals, and waterfront facilities, working with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative engineering solutions from concept through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• P.Eng. registration in Canada or eligible within the year.
• 5–10 years of related experience in port, marine, or heavy civil projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to structural and civil design for ports, harbours, and major infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and drafters across projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop team technical expertise.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and project documentation.

Skills

Port design

Structural analysis

Seismic design

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Marine Structural Engineer - Ports & Harbours

Vancouver, BC

KCB is a multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe, we bring together global technical knowledge, local insight, and a shared commitment to solving complex challenges that matter.

Today’s challenges demand more than just technical knowledge; they require collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of the communities, industries, and environments that we support. At KCB, our team collaborates across regions and disciplines to bring practical thinking, technical excellence, and diverse perspectives to every project.

We are problem‑solvers at heart. Our teams bring passion to complex challenges, integrity to every client relationship and excellence to the solutions we deliver for communities, industries, and future generations.

Guided by our long‑term ambition of Globally Connected Excellence and our purpose of Sustaining the Future, we work alongside our clients to deliver lasting solutions that strengthen resilience and benefit future generations.

The Opportunity

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is seeking a Marine Structural Engineer to join our growing team in Vancouver, British Columbia. Reporting to the Manager, Ports and Harbours, the successful candidate will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of a diverse range of marine infrastructure projects, including ports, harbours, terminals, waterfront structures, and related facilities. In this role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative engineering solutions from concept through detailed design, construction, and project completion.

This Role Will Give You The Opportunity To

• Contribute to structural and civil engineering design for ports, harbours, and major infrastructure projects (jetties, breakwaters, pontoons, wharves, seawalls, etc.)
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, designers, and drafters
• Mentor junior engineers and support the development of team technical expertise
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and project documentation
• Participate in site visits to inform design decisions and ensure quality throughout project execution
• Travel within British Columbia, Canada, and occasionally International.

We Value Your

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in Canada or eligibility within the year.
• 5-10 years of related experience in port, marine, or other heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated technical expertise in:
  • Reinforced concrete and structural steel design
  • Foundations (including piled foundations), marine structures, and earthworks
  • Seismic and marine-specific design
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong technical report writing capability
  • Working knowledge of construction scheduling for large infrastructure projects
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

What We Offer

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 to $145,000 per year. Actual salary offered is based on an individual assessment of applicable experience, education, and skill level. Along with continued career development, KCB offers:

• Hybrid work opportunities
• Annual performance and salary review
• Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
• Parental leave top-up program
• Paid OT, and sick days
• Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well‑being initiatives
• Dedication to World Economic Forum's "Four Pillars" of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity

We are a global organization committed developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions we operate, feel valued and are treated equitable. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.

To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.com) for more details.

KCB is an award-winning multidisciplinary engineering, geoscience, and environmental consulting firm grounded in Passion, Integrity, and Excellence. With teams across North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe we collaborate globally to solve complex challenges.