Project Engineer - Waterfront

Collins Engineers, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Waterfront Project Engineer in Columbia, Maryland. The role involves working on waterfront facility design and inspection projects such as piers and marinas. The successful candidate will have a strong background in structural design for transportation and waterfront structures.

This position allows for creative freedom and ownership over projects, requiring strong problem-solving skills and communication with clients. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Background in structural design of transportation and waterfront structures.
• Experience with engineering standards, codes, and specifications.
• Ability to perform engineering computations and prepare engineering reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering information to ensure compliance with standards.
• Review and analyze design issues and provide recommendations.
• Prepare complete engineering plans and reports.
• Direct and supervise entry-level engineers and project staff.
• Manage small to moderately difficult projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Structural design of transportation structures

Waterfront design experience

Problem-solving skills

Technical engineering analysis

Tools

Computer-assisted design software

Job description

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Collins Engineers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Waterfront Project Engineer in Baltimore, Maryland. This position offers creative individuals the space to thrive. It allows for the chance to take ownership of your projects, to push for new ideas and new ways of doing things, and to obtain the resources needed to follow through on your plans. This role will provide the opportunity to work on a variety of waterfront facility design and inspection projects, including but not limited to piers, wharves, seawalls, bulkheads, jetties, breakwaters, revetments, and marinas. You will enjoy a problem‑solving atmosphere and the freedom to bring your best to the job. The successful candidate will have a background in structural design of transportation and waterfront structures. This individual can work from the Rhode Island office.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides technical engineering information to project manager to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations on field and/or design issues.
• Independently performs moderately difficult engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Uses computer‑assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Keeps project manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Responsible for small to moderately difficult projects from inception to completion.
• Has limited communication with clients.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Directs and supervises the work of entry‑level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Field work required, which could include nights and weekends.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Relocation is available.

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