Technical Lead of Waterfront Structures

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis USA Inc. is seeking a Technical Lead of Waterfront Structures to oversee deepwater marina and port projects in multiple U.S. locations, including Houston, TX. The role focuses on delivering complex waterfront design with strong leadership and client engagement.

Ideal candidates hold a civil/structural engineering degree, 10+ years in waterfront design, and a Florida/Texas P.E. license or ability to obtain within 6 months. Travel and mentoring are expected components of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of deepwater marine and waterfront infrastructure design experience.
• 3+ years of project management and technical leadership.
• Florida and/or Texas P.E. license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering analysis and design for ports and waterfront projects.
• Develop construction plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Interface with clients and manage multi-disciplinary teams.
• Oversee QA/QC and permit processes.
• Mentor technical staff and support business development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Waterfront design

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Technical Lead of Waterfront Structures to join us in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Melbourne, or Tampa, Florida, or Houston, TX, and play a key role in growing our business. AtkinsRéalis, one of the ENR top ranked firms for Ports and Marine Facilities, has a longstanding history the nation with a portfolio of high‑profile ports and marine projects for clients such as Port Miami, Port Everglades and Port Canaveral. Your role Technical Leader responsible for delivering ports, marine and waterfront design projects of various sizes and complexities. The projects include docks, piers, wharves, bulkhead, mooring and breasting dolphins, trestles and shoreside platforms for deepwater cruise and cargo ports, liquid and dry bulk terminals, shipyard and other waterfront and marine infrastructure.

Technical Delivery and Leadership

Supervise and perform engineering analysis and design, lead development of construction plans, specifications and cost estimates Act as a responsible charge and engineer of record for contract deliverables. Perform inspection and condition assessment of ports and waterfront infrastructure. Conduct data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations. Interact with contractors, to perform construction administration functions including shop drawing reviews, site visits and RFI response, pay app, claims and change order review. Prepare material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, preparing text and/or work progression documents, and graphic presentations. Ensure that all project deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards. Participate in team growth and development by providing mentorship and technical guidance to technical staff.

Project Management and Client Engagement

Serves as the primary point of contact on assigned projects and interface with the clients, subconsultants and other internal and external stakeholders. Manage multi-disciplinary projects in collaboration with design task leads and cross-disciplinary staff and subconsultants. Develop and manage project management plans, schedules, and budgets. Actively manage the project risks, budget and schedule and provide routine update and progress reports to the client and the internal leadership. Manage QA/QC processes on project deliverables to ensure all project documentation and deliverables are reviewed in accordance with corporate QA/QC procedures. Prepare scopes of work and fee estimates for proposals. Assist in client relationship management and business development. Perform other duties as needed to support evolving business priorities.

About you

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering (minimum required), Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering (preferred). Must have 10+ years of experience in deepwater marine and waterfront infrastructure design, preferably with a consulting firm. At least 3+ years of project management and technical leadership experience. Demonstrated leadership, and strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work flexibly to meet business needs, manage multiple priorities effectively, and adapt rapidly in a fast‑paced work environment. Experience with waterfront design codes and standards such as UFC, PIANC and ASCE/COPRI. Experience in design and analysis for waterfront and marine structures, shallow and deep foundation, piles and sheet pile bulkhead. Experience with mooring and berthing analysis. Domestic and international travel may be required (less than 10% of the time). P.E. License in Florida and/or Texas is required, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact. Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $90,000-$150,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Worker Type

Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Other information

Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug‑Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.