Waterfront Structural Engineer - Ports​/Maritime​/Coastal

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Long Beach office is seeking a Waterfront Structural Engineer with 3+ years of experience to join their Structures team. This is not a remote position.

• Perform structural analysis and design calculations for marine structures including pile-supported platforms, wharves, sheet pile walls, bulkheads, and floating dock systems under the direction of a licensed engineer.
• Develop and maintain structural models, applying appropriate loading conditions including gravity, seismic, wave, and vessel impact loads.
• Produce construction drawings, design details, and specifications in AutoCAD and/or Revit consistent with project requirements and applicable codes (ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, AASHTO).
• Support coastal and waterfront permitting efforts by preparing technical exhibits, calculations, and supporting documentation for regulatory submissions.
• Assist project managers with data collection, field observation reports, condition assessments, and site investigation support at waterfront project sites.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including coastal engineers, environmental scientists, and planners to ensure structural design integration.
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and project presentations under the guidance of senior team members.
• Maintain organized project files, track action items, and support project schedule adherence.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering;
  Master's degree in Structural Engineering strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of structural engineering experience in a professional consulting or design environment.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required with ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, RISA-3D, STAAD, SAP
  2000, or Abaqus.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; experience with Revit or Civil 3D a plus.
• Familiarity with structural design codes including ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC Steel Construction Manual, and AASHTO.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated attention to calculation accuracy and documentation quality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering with coursework in structural dynamics, advanced structural analysis, finite element methods, or probabilistic methods.
• Exposure to marine, waterfront, or coastal infrastructure projects — including wharves, piers, transit stations, or bridge structures — through internship, graduate research, or early career experience.
• Familiarity with seismic design principles including Response Spectrum Analysis per ASCE 7.
• Experience with MATLAB or Python for engineering calculations, data processing, or structural simulation workflows.
• Knowledge of geotechnical fundamentals (soil mechanics, lateral earth pressure, pile behavior) as applicable to marine structural foundations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical findings clearly through written reports and visual presentations.

Salary Range: $100,000 to $125,000

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off:
  Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness:
  Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development:
  Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits:
  New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.