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Stantec

Senior Structural Engineer – Ports & Marine

Stantec

. Lead successful delivery of high-quality projects within budget and on schedule .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $139,000 - $208,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including budget oversight and schedule performance, while leading design teams and delivering high-quality engineering solutions for port and waterfront projects. Proficient in technical report writing and client communication, with a strong foundation in civil/structural engineering principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed Professional EngineerProject Management ExperienceProficiency with STAAD SoftwareExperience with CAD/BIM SoftwareStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills
Project ManagementEngineering Plans DevelopmentCost EstimationConstruction Drawings PreparationSeismic DesignMooring DesignBerthing DesignMarine Structures InspectionTechnical Report WritingProposal Development
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationMentorshipCommunicationTeam Orientation
Tools & Technologies
STAAD SoftwareAutoCADRevit
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed Professional EngineerCertificate in Port Engineering
Industry Keywords
Port AuthoritiesMarine Terminal CompaniesWaterfront Design GuidelinesQuality ManagementSafety Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead successful delivery of high-quality projects within budget and on schedule
  • Collaborate with others and lead design teams
  • Identify project schedule and cost variances and implement corrective action plans
  • Prepare and present information to clients, the public, and other stakeholders
  • Develop project scope, budget, and design approaches for projects of varying sizes
  • Support technical delivery across a variety of port project types
  • Identify innovative design solutions responding to client, site, and project constraints
  • Perform quality reviews and provide technical guidance and oversight
  • Develop engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Author project reports and contribute to proposal technical approaches
  • Support quality management and safety plans
  • Provide training, mentorship, and direction to less experienced engineers
  • Lead technical development and industry networking opportunities
  • Assist with client account management, business development, and marketing activities
  • Foster a positive, team-oriented environment across multiple disciplines and geographies

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience, including minimum 2 years in a project management role
  • Working knowledge of relevant port and waterfront design guidelines
  • Experience preparing construction drawings and specifications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to produce technical reports and memorandums and contribute to proposals
  • Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and small projects
  • Strong project management skills, including oversight of project team budget and schedule performance
  • Ability to lead individuals and teams on project assignments
  • Proficiency with STAAD software for structural finite element modeling or equivalent
  • Experience with CAD/BIM software, including AutoCAD and Revit
  • Ability to travel up to 20% for site visits and inspections
  • Strong grasp of seismic, mooring, and berthing design of marine structures is valued
  • Marine structures inspection and rehabilitation expertise is valued
  • Experience working for port authorities and private marine terminal companies is valued
  • Post-graduate degree in civil/structural engineering or related field is valued
  • Certificate in Port Engineering is valued