Kiewit · 1 day ago
Senior Marine Structural Engineer - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineers
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expKiewit is expanding its design team specializing in Marine & Coastal Resiliency and is seeking top performing contributors to support and sustain its growth. The Senior Marine Structural Engineer will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to lead preliminary and detailed structural design efforts on marine infrastructure projects.
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Responsibilities
Act as a Senior Marine Structural Engineer as part of the Marine & Coastal Resiliency design team on pursuits and projects, including:
Perform, review, and oversee structural analysis and design for marine structures
Develop detailed construction drawings and specifications
Prepare technical reports and documentation
Ensure accuracy of design deliverables (reports, drawings & specifications, etc.)
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure project success
Conduct site inspections and provide technical support during construction
Help identify design risks and assist with risk mitigation planning
Unique to the Kiewit model: act as a facilitator of collaboration with construction teams during the design phase. Take advantage of access to the construction team to achieve a design that is truly optimal for construction
Perform project coordination and management of selected engineering projects
Mentor and lead engineers in their technical development
Contribute to MCR technical proposals
Support the development of the MCR engineering team by building internal tools and processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent
12+ years' experience in structural engineering of marine structures such as; Piers, floating Docks, sea walls, wharfs and mooring dolphins
Experienced in performing a berthing & mooring analysis and design of marine fenders
Familiar with marine terminals operations
Professional Engineer P.E. license required
Strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
Proficient in English
Efficiency, autonomy, initiative, and ability to prioritize
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Preferred
A master's degree is an asset
Experience with project delivery models that include working directly with the contractor is an asset (one or several of Early Contractor Involvement, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, etc.)
Proficiency in Spanish or French is an asset
Benefits
Top-notch health benefits
Wealth-building 401k plan
Unbeatable growth opportunities
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Kiewit
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