Marine Structural Engineer, Team Lead

Klohn Crippen Berger; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work opportunities

Annual performance and salary review

Flexible benefits program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is hiring a Marine Structural Engineer, Team Lead, to join the Power & Transportation team in Vancouver. This role involves leading engineering design for ports and marine infrastructure projects, mentoring junior staff, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will have 20+ years of experience, P.Eng. registration in Canada, and strong technical design skills. The firm offers a hybrid work model and various benefits, including a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $170,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. registration or eligibility in BC is required.
• 20+ years of experience, specifically in port engineering or heavy civil projects.
• Strong technical design knowledge in marine structures and seismic design.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design for ports, harbours, and civil infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior staff and prepare technical reports and proposals.
• Foster client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

P.Eng. registration in Canada or eligibility in BC

20+ years of progressive engineering experience

Technical design experience in reinforced concrete

Strong report writing capabilities

Effective cross-disciplinary coordination skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

P.E. (USA) is an asset

Job description

Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is hiring a Marine Structural Engineer, Team Lead to join our growing Power & Transportation team in Vancouver. You’ll be working on marine and civil infrastructure projects in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

As part of our Vancouver office—where many of KCB’s largest infrastructure projects are delivered—you’ll contribute to the growth of our ports and marine engineering business, reporting directly to a Senior Department Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead technical design work while mentoring junior staff and contributing to major infrastructure projects in Canada and internationally.

What You’ll Do

In this senior role, you’ll:

• Lead engineering design for ports, harbours, and large civil infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and drafters
• Mentor junior staff and help grow the technical capabilities of the team
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and project summaries
• Participate in site visits to gather design input and ensure quality throughout project phases
• Foster strong client relationships and contribute to business development
• Occasionally travel within Canada and abroad

What We’re Looking For

You have:

• P.Eng. registration in Canada (or eligibility in BC); P.E. (USA) is an asset
• 20+ years of progressive engineering experience, including project delivery in port engineering or similar heavy civil projects
• Strong technical design experience in:
• Reinforced concrete and structural steel
• Foundations (piled and other), marine structures, and earthworks
• Seismic and marine-specific design
• Effective cross-disciplinary coordination skills
• Proven team leadership and ability to communicate across all levels
• Excellent verbal and written English and strong report writing capabilities
• Familiarity with construction scheduling for large projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

The salary for this position is $120,000 to $170,000 per year. Salary is based on 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
• 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) and our Careers page for more details.