Ports and Marine Structures Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Ports & Marine Structural Engineer in Miami, FL to perform analysis and design for deepwater ports and waterfront infrastructure. You will produce drawings and specifications for docks, mooring systems and bulkheads, and help develop construction plans with accurate cost estimates.

You will inspect waterfront structures, analyze site conditions, and liaise with clients and subconsultants while ensuring QA/QC of all deliverables. Travel 5–10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering required.
• 3+ years of deepwater marine and waterfront infrastructure design experience.
• Knowledge of UFC, PIANC and ASCE/COPRI standards.
• Experience in structural design for concrete, steel, and timber waterfront structures.
• Familiarity with STAAD and/or SAP2000 for analysis and design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit; mooring analysis tools like Optimoor/OrcaFlex.
• Travel 5–10%; EIT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and design for docks, piers, wharves and bulkheads.
• Produce drawings, specifications and cost estimates for waterfront projects.
• Conduct inspections and condition assessments of ports and waterfronts.
• Coordinate with designers, engineers and project managers in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure QA/QC compliant project documentation and deliverables.
• Support evolving business priorities with flexible roles as needed.

Skills

Deepwater marine design

waterfront infrastructure

Finite element analysis

Mooring analysis software

Coordinate with multidisciplinary team

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Master's in Structural Engineering (preferred)

EIT certification

Tools

STAAD

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Revit

Optimoor / OrcaFlex

LPile / CWALSHT / DeepEx

Job description

Miami, FL.

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.

Ports & Marine Structural Engineer

We are seeking a Ports & Marine Structural Engineer to join us in Miami, FL.

Your role

Perform engineering analysis and design, and production of engineering drawings and specifications 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 engineering analysis and design, assist with the 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 all project documentation and deliverables are reviewed in accordance with corporate QA/QC procedures.
• 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 3+ years of experience in deepwater marine and waterfront infrastructure design, preferably with a consulting firm.
• Knowledge of waterfront design codes and standards such as UFC, PIANC and ASCE/ COPRI.
• Experience in structural design and analysis for waterfront and marine structures, including the use of concrete, steel, and timber structures. Experience in finite element analysis tools such as STAAD and/ or SAP2000.
• 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.
• Preferred exposure in analysis and design of shallow and deep foundation, piles and sheet pile wall bulkhead using analysis tools such as LPile, CWALSHT and DeepEx.
• Domestic and international travel required 5%-10% of the time.
• EIT Required.

Rewards & benefits

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. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $90,000-$115,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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