Senior Waterfront Structures Engineer

ESPO Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global EPC firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects focusing on marine and waterfront structures. This position involves guiding teams through design and construction phases, where strong leadership and structural expertise are vital. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, a PE license, and significant experience in complex structural projects. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential, alongside adherence to safety and QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field plus PE license and 7+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes (IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE‑7).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for marine structures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage change orders and ensure project tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Structural design expertise

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Structural engineering software

Job description

A global EPC firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects focusing on marine and waterfront structures. This position involves guiding teams through design and construction phases, where strong leadership and structural expertise are vital. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, a PE license, and significant experience in complex structural projects. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential, alongside adherence to safety and QA/QC processes.