Atkins

The International; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Ports & Marine Structural Engineer/Project Manager to lead planning, analysis, and design for major ports and waterfront facilities. Opportunities span Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Melbourne, Tampa, FL, or Houston, TX, with a focus on docks, piers, bulkheads, mooring dolphins, and related structures.

You will supervise construction documentation, coordinate with designers and clients, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with relevant codes and QA/QC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering required; Master's preferred.
• 6+ years of deepwater marine and waterfront infrastructure design experience.
• Experience with UFC, PIANC and ASCE/COPRI waterfront design codes and standards.
• Proficiency in structural design for concrete, steel, and timber; familiarity with finite element tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, analysis, and design for ports, marine and coastal structures including docks, piers, wharves, bulkheads, mooring dolphins, trestles, and shoreside platforms.
• Supervise development of construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients, subconsultants, and stakeholders.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and deliverables alignment with codes and standards.
• Perform field observations, prepare reports and permit materials, and support business development.

Skills

Ports & marine design

Project management

Structural analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Master's in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Revit

LPile/CWALSHT

Job description

Miami, Florida, United States of America | Melbourne, Florida, United States of America | Tampa, Florida, United States of America | Ft Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America | Houston, Texas, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking aSenior Ports & Marine Structural Engineer/Project Managerto join us inMiami, Fort Lauderdale, Melbourne, or Tampa, Florida, or Houston, TX.AtkinsRéalis, one of the ENR top ranked firms for Ports and Marine Facilities, has a longstanding history in Florida and the rest of the nation with a portfolio of high‑profile ports and marine projects for clients such as Port Miami, Port Everglades and Port Canaveral.

Your role

Perform and lead planning, engineering analysis and design, and production of engineering drawingsandspecifications for ports, marine and coastal structures including docks, piers, wharves, bulkhead, mooring and breasting dolphins, trestles and shoreside platforms for deepwater cruise and cargo ports, liquid and dry bulk terminals, shipyard and other waterfront and marine infrastructure.

• Perform inspection and condition assessment of ports and waterfront infrastructure.
• Perform and supervise engineering analysis and design, lead development of construction plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Conduct data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations.
• Work involves coordination, research and problem solving on a variety of engineering projects with unique or controversial problems, the solution of which has an important effect on major organization programs.
• Work closely with designers, other discipline engineers and project manager as part of a multidisciplinary project delivery team.Interface with the clients, subconsultants and other stakeholders as needed.
• Ensure that all structural engineering deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards.
• Ensure all project documentation and deliverables are reviewed in accordance with corporate QA/QC procedures.
• Interact with contractorsto perform construction administration functions including shop drawing reviews, site visits and RFI response.
• Prepare material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, preparing text and/or work progression documents, and graphic presentations.
• Perform field observations of construction of structures such as port terminals, cruise terminals, and oil & gas platforms.
• Participate in team growth and development by providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff.
• Serves as the primary point of contact on assigned projects and interface with the clients, subconsultants and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage multi‑disciplinary projects in collaboration with design task leads and cross‑disciplinary staff and subconsultants.
• Develop and manage project management plans, schedules, and budgets. Actively manage the project risks, budget and schedule and provide routine update and progress reports to the client and the internal leadership.
• Manage QA/QC processes on project deliverables to ensure all project documentation and deliverables are reviewed in accordance with corporate QA/QC procedures.
• Prepare scopes of work and fee estimates for proposals.
• Assist in client relationship management and business development.
• Perform other duties as needed to support evolving business priorities.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering (minimum required), Master's Degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)
• Must have 6+ years of experiencein deepwater marine and waterfront infrastructure design, preferably with a consulting firm.
• Experience with waterfront design codes and standards such as UFC, PIANC and ASCE/ COPRI.
• Experience in structural design and analysis forwaterfront and marine structures, including the use of concrete, steel, and timber structures.Experience in finite element analysis tools such as STAAD and/ or SAP2000.
• Demonstrated leadership, and strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation, piles and sheet pile wall bulkhead using analysis tools such as LPile, CWALSHT and DeepEx.
• Experience in use of drafting software such as AutoCAD and/ or Revit.Experience with mooring analysis using Optimoor, Orca flex, or comparable commercial software, as well as with calculations for ship mooring and berthing forces, including wave force modelling for moored ships.
• Domestic and international travel required 10% of the time.
• P.E. License in Florida is required, or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and short- and long‑term disability benefits, employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.