Waterfronts & Marinas Designer

AMI Consulting Engineers, P.A; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AMI Consulting Engineers, P.A in Superior, Wisconsin is seeking a Waterfronts & Marinas Designer to support the planning and design of waterfront infrastructure. This role involves preparing design drawings and technical models, requiring a Bachelor’s in Civil or Structural Engineering.

The ideal candidate will have 1-5+ years of design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD. Responsibilities include assisting in the design of marinas, preparing construction plans, and ensuring adherence to engineering guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of design experience in civil, structural, coastal, or marine projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and understanding of marine structures.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the engineering design of marinas and waterfront parks.
• Prepare construction plans and coordinate with project teams.
• Participate in site visits to collect field data.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field

Tools

3D visualization tools

Job description

Location:Superior, Wisconsin, St. Paul, Minnesota, Pensacola, Florida

Reports to:Structural Engineering Department Manager

Department:Waterfronts Status:Full-time 40+ hours/week

Job Description: Waterfronts & Marinas Designer

AMI is seeking a Waterfronts & Marinas Designer to support the planning, layout, and design of waterfront and marina infrastructure. This role involves preparing design drawings, technical models, calculations, and project documentation for a variety of marine and recreational waterfront developments. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in civil or structural engineering principles and a growing understanding of coastal, marine, and harbor environments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Design & Technical Development

Assist in the engineering design of marinas, waterfront parks, piers, docks, seawalls, bulkheads, revetments, boat ramps, and shoreline stabilization structures.

Prepare marina layout plans, including berth configurations, fairways, fuel docks, access piers, wave attenuators, floating docks, utilities, and upland site features.

Develop 2D and 3D drawings and design models using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other relevant engineering software.

Perform basic engineering calculations related to structural components, water depths, and environmental loads.

Interpret survey data, geotechnical information, bathymetry, water level elevations, tidal data, and environmental constraints.

Project Documentation & Coordination

Prepare construction plans, sections, details, profiles, and quantity takeoffs.

Assist with permitting packages, environmental documentation, and technical reports.

Incorporate redlines and design revisions throughout the design process.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.

Support client presentations, concept alternatives, site renderings, and master planning graphics.

Field & Site Support

Participate in site visits to collect field data, document existing conditions, and support marina assessments.

Assist in evaluating site feasibility, utility mapping, dredging needs, vessel circulation, and shoreline protection.

Support construction-phase services such as responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and assisting in as-built documentation.

Quality Assurance & Standards

Ensure all design work adheres to company drafting standards, professional engineering guidelines, and local/state/federal permitting requirements.

Participate in internal QA/QC reviews of drawings, calculations, and deliverables.

Maintain organized drawing files, technical models, and revision logs.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Marine Engineering, or related field.

1–5+ years of design experience in civil, structural, coastal, or marine projects (marina experience a plus).

Proficiency with AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D, or 3D visualization tools is beneficial.

Understanding of marine structures, floating dock systems, shoreline stabilization, and upland grading/utilities.

Familiarity with coastal processes, tides, waves, sediment transport, and marine construction materials (preferred).

EIT certification or ability to obtain is a plus.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drawings, calculations, and project documentation.

Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, marina layouts, and site data.

Good communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with engineers, planners, and clients.

Creative problem solving with the ability to develop functional and aesthetic waterfront design concepts.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced project environment.

Working Conditions

Primarily office-based design work with periodic field or marina site visits.

Ability to work outdoors around waterfronts, docks, and active construction sites when needed.

Occasional travel for site assessments, client meetings, or project coordination.

About AMI Consulting Engineers, P.A.

AMI is a leading waterfronts and infrastructure engineering firm that was established in 2006. AMI provides large company capabilities in a small company atmosphere with high standards of professionalism, quality control, and representation upheld throughout all projects. AMI has offices located in: Superior, WI (Duluth, MN); Vadnais Heights, MN (St. Paul, MN); and Pensacola, FL. AMI has a strong culture and promotes a flexible work environment.