Port Infrastructure Project Engineer

APTIM; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision, Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) plan

Job summary

APTIM is seeking a Port Services Project Engineer in Mobile, AL or Charleston, SC to inspect, analyze, and design port infrastructure such as cranes, piers, and wharves. You’ll work with a team of structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers on condition assessments, retrofits, and new installations across Gulf and Atlantic coasts, using RISA, Mathcad, and AutoCAD.

You will perform field inspections, prepare technical reports, and develop practical repair solutions while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• 10+ years of progressive structural or mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with cranes or heavy marine infrastructure preferred.
• Proficient in RISA, Mathcad, AutoCAD; familiarity with Bluebeam/Autodesk Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural/mechanical inspections of cranes and port assets to assess condition and deficiencies.
• Develop repair, retrofit and new design drawings and calculations for steel and concrete structures.
• Perform structural analysis using RISA/Mathcad; support design reviews.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure scope, schedule and quality goals.
• Engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated port solutions.
• Contribute to proposals, cost estimates and technical scopes.
• Balance office design work with field assignments (10–25% travel).
• Mentor junior engineers and inspection staff as the office grows.

Skills

Crane experience

Structural analysis

Project coordination

Technical writing

Field inspections

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Eng

Tools

RISA

Mathcad

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

APTIM is seeking a Port Services Project Engineer in Mobile, AL or Charleston, SC to inspect, analyze, and design port infrastructure such as cranes, piers, and wharves. You’ll work with a team of structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers on condition assessments, retrofits, and new installations across Gulf and Atlantic coasts, using RISA, Mathcad, and AutoCAD.

You will perform field inspections, prepare technical reports, and develop practical repair solutions while coordinating with