Senior Civil(Marine) Construction Engineer

Hyundai Engineering America; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Engineering America seeks a Senior Marine Civil Construction Engineer to obtain and manage marine permits and oversee civil construction activities. The role ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and quality within approved schedules and budgets.

The candidate will oversee construction documents, coordinate with subcontractors, and support planning with the civil senior manager. Strong leadership, communication, and environmental stewardship are essential for project success.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in civil construction engineering or related fields.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings and practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; EIT licensure advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversees interpretation of construction documents and methods; selects equipment.
• Manage site activities and provide daily reports to the Senior Manager.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and oversee site operations.
• Perform site environmental management duties.
• Support civil senior manager in planning and execution; resolve conflicts per contracts.

Skills

Civil construction

Site management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification / licensure in progress

Job description

Company Description

As a global engineering solutions firm that plays a leading role in the areas of plants, architecture and asset management, Hyundai Engineering is expanding into renewable energy to build a sustainable future. In the area of plants, the company provides total solutions for front-end engineering design (FEED) as well as engineering, procurement and construction (EPC).

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Marine Civil Construction Engineer to join our project. The successful candidate will be responsible for obtaining and managing marine permits and overseeing marine civil construction activities, ensuring all activities are completed safely, in compliance with regulatory requirements, to the required quality standards, in an environmentally responsible manner, and within approved schedules and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees technical interpretation of construction documents and drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment.


• Manage site activities and provide daily reports to the Senior Manager


• Communicate with subcontractors and coordinate site operations


• Perform site environmental management duties


• Support the civil senior manager in project planning and execution tasks.


• Promptly identify and manage conflicts and disputes, focusing on developing mutually acceptable solutions aligned with the contractual agreements.


• Maintains data in required information systems or databases, and utilizes required software.


• Ensure compliance with federal and state/city regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of experience in civil construction engineering or similar roles


• Strong understanding of construction drawings and construction practices.


• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field


• EIT certification, engineering licensure, or working towards licensure is an advantage


• Effective teamwork and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in marine permitting


• Bilingual in English and Korean preferred but not required.

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.


• Weekend work may be required depending on the project schedule

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the essential functions typically require sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, handling tools or controls, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions, and include the physical ability to navigate active job sites and construction areas Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a variety of environments ranging from the office to construction sites, which may involve working near moving mechanical parts, equipment, or machinery on rough or uneven surfaces, and exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, odors, gas, oils, fumes, extreme temperatures, or heights. May occasionally be exposed to inclement or hazardous conditions, including but not limited to inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises and travel; requiring moderate physical activities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified and it is not a contract express or implied. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.