Structural Engineer – Marine/Coastal
| Company | Baird & Associates |
|---|---|
| Location | Portland, OR, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or related area including steel and concrete design classes
- Current PE or SE registration
- 3+ years of experience focused on structural design for marine infrastructure
- Proficiency in concrete and steel design; ability to produce structural drawings and details
- The ability to analyze and design as an individual contributor
- The ability to create concrete and steel drawings and details (manually or by CAD) and to perform analyses in SAP2000 or a similar FE software
- Experience with deep foundations, piers, harbor walls, cofferdams, retaining walls, and bulkheads
- Professional report-writing experience including self-proofreading
- Effective project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to travel for short- and medium-term field assignments domestically and internationally (1–2 weeks, occasionally longer)
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of marine and waterfront structural engineering projects worldwide
- Assist in project design efforts, preparation of plans & specifications, and construction oversight
- Perform structural analysis and design using concrete and steel for marine infrastructure
- Contribute to technical reviews, quality control, and project delivery from concept through construction
- Conduct occasional field visits for inspections and construction support
- Collaborate with colleagues across different offices and time zones
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with geotechnical and structural engineering software, including EnSoft software products (e.g. LPILE, APILE, Group), sheet pile design, mooring analysis, and P-M diagram generation
- Experience with codes and standards beyond IBC and ASCE 7 e.g. EM, API, PIANC, AASHTO
- Geotechnical engineering coursework or experience related to deep foundations or sheet pile bulkheads
- Knowledge of seismic design/analysis including dynamic earth pressure calculations using Mononobe-Okabe