Waterfronts & Marinas Designer

AMI is seeking a Waterfronts & Marinas Designer for supporting 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Wage and benefits package dependent upon qualifications and experience of candidate. This position is eligible for the full company benefits package, including:

• Competitive Salary, based on candidate’s experience
• Group Health Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Term Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options

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.