Posted Jul 23, 2026

Senior Marine Structural Engineer

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Skywater is seeking a Senior Marine/Waterfront Structural Engineer to support a growing portfolio of ports, harbors, shoreline, and environmental infrastructure projects with a national firm. This is a hands-on, technical leadership position. You will lead structural analysis and design, develop and review calculations, plans, and specifications, support constructability and cost-estimating efforts, and coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams Current projects include marine terminals, bulkheads, wharves, docks, shoreline stabilization, retaining structures, rehabilitation projects, inspections, and infrastructure located within contaminated-sediment remediation areas. This is a remote position but candidates must have the ability to occasionally travel to work sites or closest office locations. Responsibilities • Serve as the technical lead and primary designer for coastal, waterfront, and marine infrastructure projects. • Perform structural analyses and coastal condition calculations for shoreline protection, stabilization systems, and marine structures. • Develop and review construction documents, including engineering plans, specifications, calculations, and design packages. • Coordinate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to manage budgets, schedules, deliverables, constructability, and quality standards. • Provide technical guidance to clients and project teams while mentoring engineers and advancing marine and coastal engineering best practices. Desired Skills And Experience • Bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 8 years of structural engineering experience involving design, feasibility, or construction management. • Direct experience designing waterfront and/or marine structures and producing complete construction documents. • Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain licensure within 12 months. • Strong project coordination, technical communication, quality-control, and mentoring capabilities • Great Lakes, coastal, inland, regulatory, or environmental-remediation experience is preferred.