Structural Engineer EIT – Ports and Marine Terminals

Stantec; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is looking for a Structural Engineer in New York to join their dynamic transportation business group focusing on ports and marine terminals. This role involves solving complex structural engineering problems, participating in various engineering tasks including design and inspections, and contributing to project deliverables. Candidates must have a technical background in structural engineering, with experience in port or marine projects being a plus. Join Stantec to impact transportation projects while adhering to safety and innovative engineering practices.

Qualifications

• A technical background in structural engineering is required.
• Experience in port/marine/coastal/geotechnical projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform marine and waterfront engineering assignments.
• Assist with engineering planning and design assignments.
• Provide technical guidance to draft persons and designers.
• Analyze complex problems and propose alternative solutions.
• Prepare and coordinate project deliverables.
• Author written engineering reports and technical specifications.
• Exercise initiative and judgment to resolve issues.
• Execute safe work practices and work plans.

Skills

Technical structural engineering skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Your Opportunity

Do you want to help guide the future of ports in the United States and how our industry responds to the challenges of climate change, increasing cargo volumes, adoption of net-zero systems and technologies? An exciting opportunity exists for a Structural Engineer to become part of our dynamic transportation business group in the Northeast, within our award‑winning ports and marine terminals sector. Stantec’s transportation business group has a strong local presence and participates in many of the largest and most iconic transportation projects. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work as part of the PMT team of planners, engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients, including marine terminal operators, port authorities, NAVFAC, and offshore wind developers.

You will have the opportunity to make impactful contributions to our consulting services team by resolving complex structural engineering problems and working as a team on projects through all phases of development. Your technical structural engineering abilities will be put to good use as you further learn waterfront engineering specialties. You will have the opportunity to perform a variety of engineering tasks including new design, condition inspections, planning, and rehabilitation design. Designs for piers, wharves, bulkheads, seawalls, dry docks, crane rails, moorings, breakwaters, and energy absorbing fenders are expected. A technical background in structural engineering is required. Port/marine/coastal/geotechnical project experience is a plus.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform marine and waterfront engineering assignments, under supervision, that are broad and varied in nature.
• Assist with engineering planning and design assignments at all project stages, from planning through construction administration.
• Provide technical guidance to draft persons and designers of other engineering disciplines.
• Analyze complex problems, modify methods, procedures, processes and propose new alternative solutions.
• Assist with the preparation and coordination of project deliverables including contract documents and cost estimates.
• Author written engineering reports and technical specifications with guidance.
• Exercise appropriate initiative and judgment in adapting and applying procedures to address unusual situations and to resolve issues.
• Consistently execute safe work practices and work plans while completing field and office work.