Senior Marine/Coastal Engineer - Project Management

Baird & Associates; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm is seeking a Senior Marine/Coastal Engineer to lead complex projects in coastal and marine environments. This role involves project management, business development, and mentoring junior staff within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in marine engineering, a strong educational background, and exceptional communication skills. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers growth potential, including ownership opportunities. If you are passionate about marine and coastal projects, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Employee Ownership

Competitive Compensation

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in coastal and marine engineering.
• Proven track record in project management and securing business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver marine and water resource projects efficiently.
• Build and strengthen client relationships for business growth.

Skills

Coastal Engineering

Project Management

Business Development

Team Collaboration

Effective Communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. or M.Eng in related field

Job description

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Company Description
W.F. Baird & Associates (Baird) was founded in 1981 and is a 120-person engineering firm specializing in river, lake, and coastal engineering, with offices in Canada, the U.S., Barbados, Chile, and Australia. We are one of the few firms in the world dedicated exclusively to marine and coastal projects.

Please visit www.baird.com for insight into our company.

Job Description
Baird has an opportunity for a Senior Marine/Coastal Engineer with technical expertise and business development experience in water resources and coastal engineering.

Senior Marine/Coastal Project Engineers at Baird are actively involved in the technical delivery of projects and play a key role in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities. This position offers flexibility and growth potential for candidates who value a collaborative work environment and are interested in leading complex ocean, lake, and river projects.

In this role, you’ll lead project management efforts and contribute to business development by identifying and securing new opportunities. As a trusted partner to our clients, you’ll deliver high-quality solutions and help grow lasting relationships built on reliability and results.

As an experienced engineer, you’ll also provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff as part of a collaborative team environment. Your experience will complement and enhance our team’s capabilities in coastal and marine structures, port and navigation engineering, risk analysis, hydrology and hydraulics, metocean analysis, and construction management. Baird offers the potential for ownership in the company—a long-term opportunity to help shape its future and share in its success.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Lead Project Delivery: Plan, execute, and deliver technically sophisticated marine and water resource projects with precision—on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.
2. Expand Business Horizons: Build and strengthen client relationships, pursue new opportunities, and play a key role in Baird’s business development efforts.
3. Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner with functionally diverse teams to develop innovative, integrated solutions to complex engineering challenges.
4. Communicate with Purpose: Maintain open, consistent communication with team members, clients, contractors, and stakeholders. Your leadership will foster the strong, trusted relationships Baird is known for.
5. Mentor Future Leaders: Support the growth of junior staff by providing guidance, technical oversight, and professional development opportunities.
6. Think Globally, Act Locally: While you’ll focus on projects in Canada, your expertise will also contribute to international initiatives and global best practices.
7. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to keep Baird at the forefront of innovation.
8. Shape the Future: Help define and implement business strategies, align on objectives, and represent Baird at industry events and conferences.

Qualifications

• You have a B.S. (M.S. or M.Eng preferred) in civil, ocean, coastal, or related area of engineering from an accredited institution, and either hold or can obtain your P.Eng in BE within six months of hire.
• With 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, you bring a comprehensive background in coastal and marine structures, ecosystem restoration, or navigation and dredging, along with a solid understanding of the codes and standards that guide coastal engineering work.
• You have a proven track record of pursuing and securing projects with annual sales targets between $500K and $1M, along with demonstrated project management skills—able to lead complex efforts, meet deadlines, and adjust to shifting scopes.
• You're experienced in project design and construction specific to marine and coastal projects and have a genuine enthusiasm for marine and coastal engineering.
• You communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, thrive in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams under tight deadlines, hold a valid passport, and are open to travel 1–2 weeks every other month, both domestically and internationally.

Additional Information

We have offices in Ottawa and Oakville, but we welcome candidates from other locations across Canada who have the right experience to excel in this role. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Baird Is Employee-owned. We Offer Competitive Compensation And Benefits.

W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd. (Baird) welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Baird is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Baird operates.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Baird is a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you don't match all of our job requirements!

Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Please note applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, without requiring sponsorship to be considered.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

• Civil Engineering

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