Senior Project Engineer - Marine Structures

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At Mott Mac Donald, we seek a Senior Project Engineer with Marine Structures to lead and deliver challenging waterfront infrastructure projects. This role focuses on structural design and project management for ports and coastal facilities in the Pacific Northwest. You will be part of a collaborative ports, coastal, and offshore (PCO) practice that develops and modernizes port infrastructure, improves coastal resiliency, and supports emerging markets like offshore wind.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and conduct condition assessments of piers, wharves, dolphins, and other marine structures, and prepare detailed inspection reports. This includes evaluating timber, concrete, and steel components for integrity and remaining life.
• Lead the structural analysis and design of port and waterfront facilities – such as piers, wharves, dolphins, bulkheads, fender systems, and ferry terminals – in both rehabilitation and new construction projects. Develop design concepts, perform calculations (including seismic and fatigue analysis), and produce engineering drawings and specifications. Ensure designs meet applicable codes (ASCE, AASHTO, UFC, IBC, City Codes, etc.) and client standards.
• Manage marine infrastructure projects from planning through delivery, including scoping, scheduling, and budgeting. Track progress and costs, implement quality control, and regularly report to senior management. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (geotechnical, coastal, electrical, etc.) and subconsultants to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Provide technical support during construction, including resolving design issues encountered in the field, reviewing submittals/RFIs, and performing site visits or field inspections to ensure compliance with design intent. Assist in developing contracting strategies and construction sequencing to minimize operational impacts.
• Work closely with clients such as port authorities and naval facilities to understand needs and deliver timely solutions. Ensure client satisfaction through clear communication and reliable execution. Assist in proposals and presentations for new work, leveraging your technical expertise and past project experience to win future projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and CAD designers, providing guidance in analysis methods, design practices, and professional growth. Lead by example in fostering a safe, inclusive, and innovative team environment. You will often serve as the technical lead or task manager, coordinating contributions from various disciplines.
• Prepare high-quality engineering documents including calculation packages, technical memos, design criteria, technical specifications, and cost estimates for project designs. Author and review structural design reports and studies (e.g., basis of design, feasibility studies) and ensure deliverables meet both internal and client quality standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (master’s degree preferred). Active PE license in Washington or Oregon is required (or ability to obtain promptly); a Structural Engineer (SE) license is a plus.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in structural engineering in waterfront structures, bridges, or building design. This may include design of port structures (wharves, pier substructures, bulkheads, mooring dolphins, etc.), and should include…