Senior Waterfront Engineer

Abonmarche Consultants Incorporated; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abonmarche in Benton Harbor, MI seeks a Senior Waterfront Engineer to lead waterfront projects from concept to completion. The role requires a strong civil engineering background with a focus on coastal environments and excellent client communication.

The candidate will mentor engineers and technicians, prepare proposals and scopes, review design work, and supervise project execution while ensuring quality, schedule, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Michigan Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Specialty Certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in waterfront engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares project proposals and scopes of work.
• Supervises, mentors, and develops engineers and technicians.
• Performs quality control reviews of design plans and project deliverables.
• Prepares complex technical reports, studies, and memoranda.
• Supports business development and client relationship initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Oversees project execution to ensure quality, efficiency, and schedule adherence.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with clients, public officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Leads project meetings and delivers technical presentations.
• Represents the organization as a liaison with clients, agencies, and professional organizations.
• Reviews competencies, performance, and priorities annually with their supervisor.

Skills

Waterfront engineering

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Michigan Professional Engineering (PE) license

Specialty Certifications preferred

Job description

Advertised Job Type: Permanent - Full-time regular employment

Job Description

Abonmarche is a team of professionals who are passionate about helping others – with client service at the core of everything we do. We are a practice of people who are passionate about engineering, architecture, surveying, planning, landscape architecture, and more. Our teams are collaborative, agile, innovative, and focused on creating the best client experience available. The communities and clients we serve know that by working with us, they’re collaborating with a firm that helps foster opportunity.

Working at Abonmarche means you'll have the opportunity to grow, learn, and share your expertise with others. Supported by a mentorship-based culture, our teams are empowered to develop their skillsets and lead transformative work in the communities all across our service areas.

A strong emphasis on community and family means you'll have the chance to engage with your community in your work here at Abonmarche, through our volunteer and philanthropic programs, and within a culture of supportive work-life balance.

We are seeking a Senior Waterfront Engineer in our Benton Harbor, MI office.

Job Summary:

The Senior Waterfront Engineer will be responsible for managing and overseeing waterfront projects from conception to completion. This individual will need to have a strong background in civil engineering with a focus on waterfront structures and coastal environments.

Responsibilities:

Prepares project proposals and scopes of work.

Supervises, mentors, and develops engineers and technicians.

Performs quality control reviews of design plans and project deliverables.

Prepares complex technical reports, studies, and memoranda.

Supports business development and client relationship initiatives.

Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and performance standards.

Oversees project execution to ensure quality, efficiency, and schedule adherence.

Builds and maintains effective relationships with clients, public officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Leads project meetings and delivers technical presentations.

Represents the organization as a liaison with clients, agencies, and professional organizations.

Reviews competencies, performance, and priorities annually with their supervisor.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Michigan Professional Engineering (PE) license required

Specialty Certifications preferred.

Work Experience/Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in waterfront engineering

Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.

Participates in professional organizations and community activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled