Project Engineer, Structural Engineer

Join Our Team as a Port Services Project Engineer at APTIM!

Are you passionate about engineering the structures that keep our ports and harbors moving? APTIM, a recognized leader in engineering and technical services for the maritime industry, is seeking a Port Services Project Engineer to join our team in either Mobile, Alabama or Charleston, South Carolina. As a key member of our Ports Services Group, you'll support projects involving the inspection, analysis, and design of structural systems for cranes, piers, wharves, and other critical port infrastructure.

At APTIM, you'll work alongside experienced structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers to assess and solve complex challenges across the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. On the equipment side our work spans condition assessments, structural and mechanical repairs, retrofits, and new installations for container cranes and heavy maritime equipment. On the facilities side our work includes condition assessments, structural repairs, retrofits, and new design of critical port infrastructure.

Using tools such as Mathcad, RISA, and AutoCAD, you'll contribute directly to analysis, design development, and the preparation of engineering deliverables that enhance reliability and performance in the port industry.

We're seeking an engineer with a solid foundation in structural and/or mechanical design who enjoys applying technical expertise to field investigations and detailed analysis. In this role, you'll participate in inspections, prepare technical reports, develop repair and design solutions, and collaborate with project managers to deliver practical, constructible outcomes for our clients.

This position offers outstanding opportunities for professional growth and hands‑on engineering experience in a technically diverse and rapidly evolving field. If you're ready to help shape the future of port and harbor infrastructure while advancing your career with a dynamic, forward‑thinking company, we'd love to hear from you!

• Report to the Port Services Project Director and serve as a core member of the engineering team supporting port and harbor projects across the Southeast.
• Support and perform structural and/or mechanical inspections of cranes, waterfront structures, and other port facility assets, equipment and systems to assess condition, identify deficiencies, and develop repair recommendations.
• Assist in the development of detailed repair, retrofit, and new design drawings and calculations for steel and concrete structures, including crane components, piers, wharves, foundations, and pile‑supported systems.
• Perform structural analysis and design using engineering tools such as RISA, Mathcad, and AutoCAD; assist in design reviews for new equipment and facility improvements.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure technical deliverables meet project scope, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Participate in field work and inspections—approximately ~10–40% of workload—including work at height, over water, or within industrial environments.
• Engage directly with client project managers and technical staff to coordinate ongoing and upcoming work and ensure responsive communication.
• Contribute to proposal development and the preparation of technical scopes, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including mechanical, electrical, civil, structural and geotechnical disciplines, to deliver integrated port and crane engineering solutions.
• Support the continued growth of APTIM's digital inspection and asset management initiatives by applying innovative technologies and data‑driven methods.
• Maintain an adaptable balance between office‑based design and field‑based activities, with limited travel (approximately 10–20%) throughout the Southeast.
• As the office expands, provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and inspection staff.

• Structural and/or mechanical inspections and condition assessments of container cranes, mobile harbor cranes, and other heavy lifting or material‑handling equipment.
• Design and repair of steel and concrete port structures,…