Ports Structural Engineer

Protouch Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking a Civil/Maritime Engineer to design structural elements for marine and waterfront projects in Houston, with travel across the U.S. and internationally.

You will analyze foundations, piers, and ATONs, applying soil-structure interaction principles under gravity and lateral loading. Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree with EIT, preferably a PE, and have experience with waterfront structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Maritime Engineering, or related discipline.
• EIT registration is required.
• PE license is preferred.
• Marine/ waterfront/ port or industrial structures experience required.
• Knowledge of concrete, steel, timber design.
• Willingness to travel at least 20% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design structural, geotechnical, and civil elements for marine, waterfront, and industrial projects.
• Perform analysis and design of foundations, retaining walls, piers, trestles, ATONs, and other structures.
• Apply soil-structure interaction principles under gravity and lateral loading.
• Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing of concrete, steel, and timber structures.
• Develop constructible design plans, technical details, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Prepare design calculations under the direction of senior engineers.
• Coordinate drawing packages from IFR through IFC.
• Participate in construction support and field inspections.
• Inspect and evaluate existing waterfront structures.
• Support rehabilitation and repair projects for marine structures.
• Develop inspection reports as required.
• Interface with port authorities, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, private companies, and other clients.
• Perform design checks as part of QA and engineering best practices.
• Review and check design computations prepared by other engineers.
• Utilize structural, geotechnical, marine, and drafting software for project development.

Skills

Marine engineering experience

Waterfront/port structures

Strong mathematical and analytical

Travel 20%+

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT registration

PE license preferred

Tools

SAP2000

STAAD.Pro

spSlab

spMat

Mathcad

LPILE

GROUP

A-Pile

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Optimoor

Job description

• Design structural, geotechnical, and civil elements for marine, waterfront, and industrial projects.
• Perform analysis and design of foundations, retaining walls, piers, trestles, ATONs, and other structures.
• Apply soil structure interaction principles under gravity and lateral loading.
• Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing of concrete, steel, and timber structures.
• Develop constructible design plans, technical details, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Prepare design calculations under the direction of senior engineers.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical studies, and design documentation.
• Coordinate drawing packages from IFR through IFC.
• Participate in construction support and field inspections.
• Inspect and evaluate existing waterfront structures.
• Support rehabilitation and repair projects for marine structures.
• Develop inspection reports as required.
• Interface with port authorities, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, private companies, and other clients.
• Perform design checks as part of quality assurance and engineering best practices.
• Help resolve design issues through field investigations, inspections, detailed design, and technical analysis.
• Review and check design computations prepared by other engineers.
• Utilize structural, geotechnical, marine, and drafting software for project development.
• Support engineering teams with project schedules, specifications, cost estimates, and technical deliverables.
• Travel throughout the United States and internationally for inspections and project requirements.

Job Roles And Responsibilities

• Design structural, geotechnical, and civil elements for marine, waterfront, and industrial projects.
• Perform analysis and design of foundations, retaining walls, piers, trestles, ATONs, and other structures.
• Apply soil structure interaction principles under gravity and lateral loading.
• Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing of concrete, steel, and timber structures.
• Develop constructible design plans, technical details, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Prepare design calculations under the direction of senior engineers.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical studies, and design documentation.
• Coordinate drawing packages from IFR through IFC.
• Participate in construction support and field inspections.
• Inspect and evaluate existing waterfront structures.
• Support rehabilitation and repair projects for marine structures.
• Develop inspection reports as required.
• Interface with port authorities, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, private companies, and other clients.
• Perform design checks as part of quality assurance and engineering best practices.
• Help resolve design issues through field investigations, inspections, detailed design, and technical analysis.
• Review and check design computations prepared by other engineers.
• Utilize structural, geotechnical, marine, and drafting software for project development.
• Support engineering teams with project schedules, specifications, cost estimates, and technical deliverables.
• Travel throughout the United States and internationally for inspections and project requirements.

Qualifications And Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Maritime Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• EIT registration required.
• PE license preferred.
• Marine engineering or structural engineering experience required.
• Experience with waterfront, marine, port, or industrial structures preferred.
• Knowledge of structural design involving concrete, steel, and timber.
• Understanding of foundations, retaining walls, piers, trestles, mooring structures, and other waterfront structures.
• Knowledge of soil structure interaction and gravity and lateral loading.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with SAP2000, STAAD.Pro, spSlab, spMat, Mathcad, LPILE, GROUP, A-Pile, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Optimoor, or similar engineering software preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prepare engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and technical studies.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen for projects involving applicable federal inspection requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 20 percent within the United States and internationally.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance