Senior Structural Engineer (Waterfront, Chesapeake)
2 days ago
Chesapeake
Job DescriptionSenior Structural Engineer (Waterfront, Chesapeake) Alternate/Related Job Titles: • Structural Engineer – Maritime, • Waterfront Structural Engineer, • Ports & Marine Infrastructure Engineer Onsite Flexibility: Onsite (mostly in-office with some site visits; optional 9/80 schedule)Contract Details • Position Type: Contract, • Contract Duration: 12 months, • Start: As Soon As PossibleJob SummaryThe Senior Structural Engineer will support ports and maritime structural design projects, applying deep technical expertise in marine structures and structural codes to deliver complex, high-impact engineering solutions. This role blends hands-on design leadership with collaboration across national project teams, contributing to client relationships, proposal development, field inspections, and overall project delivery excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Technical Leadership, • Lead structural design from conceptual phase through completion for marine structures including piers, wharfs, bulkheads, fender systems, and related infrastructure., • Adapt structural plans based on budgets, design factors, and client needs while ensuring high-quality engineering output., • Apply expert knowledge of commonly used structural concepts, practices, codes, and procedures., • Develop non-standard design solutions for complex engineering challenges., • Perform quality reviews of production drawings and ensure QA/QC standards are met.Project Execution & Management, • Participate in development of project fees, schedules, scopes, and staffing plans., • Manage construction planning and change orders effectively., • Provide leadership and guidance to engineering team members; mentor less experienced engineers., • Prepare and present technical reports for clients and industry publications., • Support and participate in construction administration including coordination with field personnel, issue resolution, inspections, testing, and calculations.Client Engagement & Business Development, • Build effective relationships with clients, contractors, port authorities, shipyards, shipping lines, and terminal operators., • Lead development of cost proposals and qualification statements to support business growth., • Participate in sales and marketing initiatives and identify key pursuits., • Ensure customer satisfaction goals are consistently met.Field & Safety Responsibilities, • Lead field inspections, installations, and analyses for both public and private clients., • Ensure compliance with company and site-specific safety policies., • Perform other assigned duties while maintaining adherence to all company standards.Required Experience, • Experience leading design of large projects and delegating tasks to team members., • EPC (Engineer Procure Construct) project experience preferred., • Strong knowledge of structural design codes (IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE-7)., • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Demonstrated critical-thinking, problem-solving ability, and strong organizational skills., • Ability to perform detailed quality reviews and travel as required., • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.Required Skills, • Marine/waterfront structural design expertise, • Strong knowledge of structural codes (IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE-7), • Leadership of complex engineering projectsPreferred Skills, • EPC project experience, • Field inspection and construction administration familiarity, • Experience preparing technical reports and QA/QC reviews, • Ability to mentor junior engineersAdditional Skills, • Waterfront project experience, • Ability to find non-standard design solutions, • Cost proposal development, • Budget and schedule reporting, • Collaboration across disciplines, • Strong attention to detail, • Team building and facilitation skills, • Ability to resolve design-related installation issues, • 9/80 schedule availabilityBenefits, • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans, • 401k Retirement FundAbout the ClientInfrastructure Engineering Firm. We design and build essential infrastructure for cities. Our commitment to safety and quality has driven our success since 1898. Join our team and contribute to building a thriving society.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!Job Number: 25-29199 #LI-GTT #LI-Onsite #gttjobsCompany DescriptionGlobal Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation () with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure. We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier. There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: Awards SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015 SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015 Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023 TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019 NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation () with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r\n\r\nWe are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r\n \r\nThere is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website’s career page. Just click on this link: \r\n \r\nAwards\r\n\r\nSIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r\nSIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r\nInc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r\nRandstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r\nTechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r\nNH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r\nErnst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015