Senior Waterfront Project Engineer & Manager

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Military leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Training programs

Mentoring programs

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Waterfront/Marine Project Engineer/Manager to join its collaborative team in New York City or Melville, Long Island.

The role involves providing waterfront/marine engineering expertise through analysis, design, and project management, supervising staff engineers, and interfacing with clients on both small- and large-scale private development and public infrastructure waterfront projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Structural, Geotechnical, or Coastal engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer licensure.
• 6+ years waterfront/marine experience.
• Experience in preparing technical reports, specs, construction plans, and inspections.
• Experience in project management: proposals, coordinating projects, client management, billings, mentoring staff.
• Strong understanding of codes and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and software.
• Entrepreneurial and professional demeanor; strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop new business and other clients while maintaining workload.
• Ability to coach staff; collaborative with staff, clients, and agencies.
• Collaborative team player with interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review complex structural and geotechnical analyses.
• Lead design for bulkheads, seawalls, platforms, breakwaters, and other waterfront structures.
• Prepare and review permit applications (NYSDEC Tidal Wetlands, USACE 10/404, NYCSBS).
• Prepare technical documents, reports, and construction‑related correspondence.
• Supervise field investigations and waterfront construction activities.
• Manage multiple projects within budgets, schedules, and deadlines.
• Prepare proposals, draft change orders, review invoices and client billing.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Project management

Client interfacing

Mentoring staff

Proposal development

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural/Geotechnical/Coastal engineering

Professional Engineer licensure

Tools

Geotechnical software

Structural analysis software

Job description

Langan is seeking a Waterfront/Marine Project Engineer/Manager to join its collaborative team in New York City or Melville, Long Island.

The role involves providing waterfront/marine engineering expertise through analysis, design, and project management, supervising staff engineers, and interfacing with clients on both small- and large-scale private development and public infrastructure waterfront projects.