Senior Ports & Marine Civil Engineer

Senior Ports & Marine Civil Engineer Job Description

AECOM Canada is hiring a Senior Ports, & Marine and Intermodal Terminals Civil Engineer and Project Manager (Civil). This role can be based in any major AECOM office.

• Technically Lead and/or manage multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, and delivery of intermodal, ports, terminals, and marine infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organizational objectives.
• Provide technical leadership in marine structural and geotechnical civil engineering, including container terminals, intermodal terminals, LNG and oil terminals, offshore wind facilities, and bulk material handling.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with relevant codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders to manage project execution.
• Develop and implement innovative engineering and design solutions to address technical and operational challenges.
• Prepare technical documentation including designs, calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, promoting knowledge-sharing and technical excellence.
• Support business development through technical input on proposals, participation in industry forums, and engagement with professional associations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Marine, or Coastal Engineering (or related discipline).
• 6+ years of relevant experience in ports and marine infrastructure, including design and project management.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license or eligible within 12 months or PMP or MBA.

• Master's in Civil Engineering or advanced studies in Civil Design, Terminal Planning and Operations.
• Ideally 10+ years of relevant experience in ports and marine infrastructure, including design and project management.
• Experience in Geotechnical Engineering, Coastal Engineering or Dredging.
• Proven track record of delivering complex marine infrastructure projects from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Experience in planning, operational analysis and design development of container terminal operations and civil infrastructure improvements.
• Ability to Identify, analyze, and prepare terminal optimization plans including new container handling systems.
• Familiarity with due diligence studies for new terminals, retrofit terminals and/or port systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in marine civil design, dredging, approach channel design, pavement, facility planning and operations.
• Strong project management skills, including budget control, scheduling, risk management, and client interface.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to liaise effectively across disciplines and with external stakeholders.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising engineering teams.
• Experience serving as a Civil Design Lead or in a design coordination role on large, complex marine projects.
• Experience with Terminal and Facility Planning and Operation.
• Ability to mentor and support junior technical staff;
  Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues in a dynamic and energetic environment.
• Board-Certified Port Engineer (BCPE) designation.
• Experience with LNG facilities and other Terminals (Bulk, RORO, Containers, etc.).
• Active participation in technical committees (e.g., ASCE/COPRI, PIANC, CSA).
• Published technical papers or contributions to industry standards.
• Business development experience, including proposal writing and client presentations.
• International project experience across diverse geographies.

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $110,000 to $160,000.

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