Senior Marine Structural Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Kiewit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Marine Structural Engineer to join its dynamic team in Houston, TX. This role focuses on marine infrastructure projects, providing a unique opportunity to lead structural design efforts while collaborating with a diverse team of engineers. You will manage projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure design accuracy and constructability. With a strong emphasis on safety and quality, this position allows you to contribute to innovative marine solutions that enhance community resilience. Join a company that values your expertise and offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Plans

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in marine structural engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design for marine structures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Marine Structural Engineering

Project Management

Structural Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP2000

Job description

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Requisition ID: 176124

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers

Department: Design Engineering

Market: Marine

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is expanding its design team specializing in Marine & Coastal Resiliency (MCR) and is seeking top performing contributors to support and sustain its growth. We are currently looking for a Senior Marine Structural Engineer specializing in marine infrastructure projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to act as an internal engineer at Kiewit, utilizing our resources and expertise to ensure design work adheres to the best constructability standards.

The Senior Marine Structural Engineer will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including coastal, civil, and geotechnical engineers, as well as estimators, schedulers, and construction professionals to deliver services for MCR projects.

Responsibilities include leading preliminary and detailed structural design efforts, supporting engineering integration, managing design, mentoring team members, and contributing to estimating, scheduling, and planning. The role also involves engaging with Operating Districts to build strong relationships and understand their engineering needs in marine, ports, maritime, and coastal projects. The ideal candidate will bring energy, enthusiasm, collaboration, and leadership to meet project quality and safety goals.

District Overview

Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering transitions solutions from design to construction through collaborative efforts across various departments, emphasizing safety, quality, and innovation. Our approach involves multidisciplinary teamwork to maximize value, control costs, and minimize risks, fostering a safety-focused environment and building lasting relationships with clients and communities.

At Kiewit, we build more than structures—we build careers, communities, and future opportunities, offering comprehensive benefits, a 401k plan, and growth prospects.

Location

This position is based in our Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design for marine structures such as piers, floating docks, sea walls, wharfs, and mooring dolphins.
• Develop detailed construction drawings and specifications.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Ensure accuracy of design deliverables.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure project success.
• Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction.
• Identify design risks and assist with mitigation planning.
• Facilitate collaboration with construction teams during design to optimize constructability.
• Manage projects and mentor engineers.
• Contribute to technical proposals and develop internal tools and processes for the MCR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering or equivalent; a master’s degree is a plus.
• 12+ years of experience in marine structural engineering.
• Experience with marine structures like piers, docks, sea walls, wharfs, and mooring dolphins.
• Experience with berthing and mooring analysis and design of marine fenders.
• Knowledge of marine terminal operations.
• Experience with project delivery models involving contractors (e.g., Design-Build).
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in English; Spanish or French skills are an asset.

Other requirements include reliable attendance, effective communication, safety adherence, and flexibility to work at various locations and hours.

We offer comprehensive benefits, including health plans, wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer