Senior Structural Engineer

CyberCoders; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telehealth services

Fertility coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Diabetes management program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Wellness incentive program

Health coaching services

Company-sponsored wellness events

Personal fitness and wellness programs

Gym discounts

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead design of waterfront and marine infrastructure in the Chesapeake, VA area. You will guide projects from planning through construction, shaping technical outcomes and client satisfaction.

You will mentor junior engineers while expanding leadership, project management, and technical skills on high-visibility maritime assignments. Travel to site locations will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with ports/marine/waterfront projects preferred.
• Knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE 7 codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design efforts for ports, maritime, and waterfront projects from planning through construction.
• Design and oversee marine structures such as piers, wharves, bulkheads, fender systems and berthing facilities.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Support field investigations, construction administration, inspections, and resolve engineering challenges during construction.
• Build client relationships, support proposals, contribute to business growth, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

PE license

5+ years experience

Design codes knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Take the next step in your career by leading impactful waterfront and marine infrastructure projects that support commercial transportation, shipping, and port operations. This opportunity offers the chance to work on complex engineering challenges from concept through construction while contributing to a growing maritime practice. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals on high-visibility infrastructure projects and have the opportunity to expand your leadership, project management, and technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural design efforts for ports, maritime, and waterfront infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
• Design and oversee marine structures including piers, wharves, bulkheads, fender systems, and related waterfront facilities.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and multidisciplinary coordination throughout project execution.
• Support field investigations, construction administration, inspections, and resolution of engineering challenges during construction.
• Build client relationships, support proposal development, contribute to business growth initiatives, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Minimum 5 years of structural engineering experience
• Experience supporting ports, maritime, waterfront, shoreline, or marine infrastructure projects
• Experience designing marine structures such as piers, wharves, bulkheads, fender systems, berthing structures, or similar waterfront facilities
• Knowledge of structural design codes and standards including IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE 7
• Ability to travel as needed

Nice to Have

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience
• Project management or project leadership experience
• Experience supporting commercial ports, marine terminals, cargo-handling facilities, or waterfront transportation infrastructure
• Experience with in-water structural projects
• Experience working on docks, vessel berthing facilities, mooring dolphins, shoreline improvements, or related marine infrastructure
• EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project delivery experience
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline

Competitive salary: $125,000 - $175,000 base salary

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Virtual telehealth services
• Fertility coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Diabetes management program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Wellness incentive program
• Health coaching services
• Company-sponsored wellness events
• Personal fitness and wellness programs
• Fitness facility access and gym discounts