Waterfront Structural Engineer - Entry Level

Jobtailor; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an entry‑level to early-career Civil Engineer focused on waterfront structural projects. You will contribute to design across container shipping, defense, and marinas, performing analysis and detailing for concrete, steel, and timber structures.

Responsibilities include developing SAP2000 models, preparing calculations, coordinating drawings, and supporting site visits and construction administration.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with structural coursework required.
• MS in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis strongly preferred.
• Entry level to 2+ years of experience.
• Internship or coop in heavy civil, structural, or marine/waterfront design preferred.
• Engineer In Training certification.
• TWIC credential eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Participates in conceptual development and design of waterfront structural projects across multiple industries.
• Performs structural analysis, design, and detailing of concrete, steel, and timber structures.
• Analyzes static and dynamic loading on marine structures including soil-structure interaction.
• Develops finite element models using SAP2000 or similar.
• Prepares calculations and documents for completed designs.
• Coordinates structural drawings with engineers and drafters.
• Performs site visits and condition assessment reports.
• Supports construction administration including shop drawings, RFIs, submittals.
• Assists with quantity takeoffs for construction cost estimating.
• Learns through meetings with clients and project teams.

Skills

Structural Analysis

Finite Element Modeling

SAP2000 Proficiency

AutoCAD Familiarity

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with Structural coursework

Master of Science in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis strongly preferred

Tools

SAP2000

AutoCAD

Drafting Platforms

Structural Analysis Software

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an entry‑level to early-career Civil Engineer focused on waterfront structural projects. You will contribute to design across container shipping, defense, and marinas, performing analysis and detailing for concrete, steel, and timber structures.

Responsibilities include developing SAP2000 models, preparing calculations, coordinating drawings, and supporting site visits and construction administration.