Structural Engineer - Ports & Maritime

Kimley-Horn; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off Benefits

Financial Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Reston, VA office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join their Marine Structures team. This position involves managing projects, developing structural drawings, and mentoring junior engineers.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in various software and a commitment to quality and professional development. Kimley-Horn offers a unique culture and benefits that prioritize employee wellbeing and growth, recognized by the Fortune list of best companies to work for.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineering (P.E.) License within 12 months.
• Detail-oriented team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and leading of projects.
• Develop full sets of structural drawings and technical specifications.
• Train and mentor Engineers-In-Training (EITs).
• Perform structural design calculations and prepare project documents.
• Lead support for construction phase efforts in structural engineering.
• Contribute to client meetings and networking.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Sketchup

STAAD

RAM

E-Tabs

MathCAD

TEDDS

ADAPT PT

Education

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Reston, VA office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 6+ years of experience to join their Marine Structures team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and leading of projects
• Develop full sets of structural drawings and technical specifications without guidance
• Train and mentor Engineers-In-Training (EITs) in structural engineering
• Perform structural design calculations, plan production activities, and prepare project document submittal packages, while maintaining a Quality Control program for the entire project
• Lead and provide support for construction phase efforts on building projects in structural engineering
• Support and participate in meetings and presentations with clients, contractors, and design team members
• Contribute to identifying project opportunities through networking with new and existing clients

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant engineering design experience
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Knowledge and experience in AutoCAD, Revit, and Sketchup with some ability to produce drawings and details, when needed
• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis and design software, such as STAAD, RAM, E-Tabs, MathCAD, TEDDS, ADAPT PT, and other structural related design software
• Strong sense of urgency and self-discipline to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to multi-task and work on a variety of projects concurrently
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills with a continuous mindset on personal and staff development
• Positive, can-do attitude and a strong work ethic

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.