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Senior Civil Design Engineer - Ports & Marine

Job in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, 31441, USA
Listing for: AECO
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Structural Engineer, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Civil Design Engineer - Ports & Marine

  • Full-time
  • State/Province:
    Georgia
  • Business Group: DCS
  • Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
  • Business Line:
    Transportation
  • Work Location Model:
    Hybrid
  • Primary

    Location:

    US - Savannah, GA - 33 Bull St
  • Compensation: USD 125,000 - USD 180,000 - yearly

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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead the technical design and oversight of large-scale civil site infrastructure projects within port and marine environments. This role will be responsible for guiding multidisciplinary civil-site design efforts across projects including storage facilities, utility and office buildings, wharfs, loading docks, roadways, sidewalks, and associated infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will bring strong end‑to‑end project experience spanning conceptual planning, detailed design, project engineering, and construction, with demonstrated coordination of environmental planning and regulatory requirements.

This position plays a critical role in delivering high‑impact infrastructure projects that support port operations, logistics, and regional economic development while ensuring environmental compliance and long‑term resilience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the technical design and engineering of civil site development projects in marine and port environments.
  • Oversee design and integration of:
    • Marine structures (e.g., wharfs, docks, bulkheads)
    • Site infrastructure (grading, drainage, roadways, sidewalks)
    • Industrial facilities (storage sites, loading docks, utility buildings, office buildings)
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and design staff.
  • Act as the Engineer of Record and ensure design compliance with applicable standards, codes, and permit requirements.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts including structural, geotechnical, environmental, and marine engineering teams.
  • Manage the transition from conceptual design through detailed design, permitting, and construction support.
  • Collaborate with environmental consultants and agencies to support environmental planning, permitting, and compliance (e.g., coastal, wetlands, dredging permits).
  • Prepare and review engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and construction documents.
  • Conduct site visits, inspections, and construction oversight to ensure adherence to design intent.
  • Interface directly with clients, stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies related to site conditions, constructability, and environmental constraints.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred) and 8 years of related civil engineering design experience, including civil site design, project engineering, construction phase support/oversight or demonstrated equivalence of experience and/or education.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience in relevant engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, Micro Station, or similar).
  • Experience in grading, drainage, stormwater management, and site design principles.
  • Current holder of, or no restrictions to obtain, Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with large-scale industrial or logistics facilities.
  • Backgr…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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