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Senior Structural Engineer (Waterfront Structures)

Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd.
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

Senior Structural Engineer (Waterfront Structures)

  • Full-time

W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd. (Baird) provides professional engineering and technical services related to the design of coastal structures and facilities that interact with the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers. Baird is recognized for the successful completion of innovative and practical projects throughout North and South America, the Caribbean, Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

We provide a stimulating work environment, with opportunities for domestic and international travel, professional development, and ownership potential within the company. Baird is a 100-person engineering firm specializing in coastal, marine, and riverine engineering with offices in the U.S., Canada, Barbados, Chile, and Australia. We are one of the only firms in the world dedicated exclusively to marine and coastal projects, and we encourage you to visit our website ( www.baird.com ) to gain additional insight into our company, capabilities, and experience.

W.F. Baird & Associates is seeking a senior structural engineer (PE or SE) with concrete and steel design experience in ports, ferry terminals, bulkheads, sea walls / flood walls, dams / spillways / fish ladders, and / or floodgates.

Fundamental Job Responsibilities :

  • Perform & lead the design of waterfront / marine structures & pile foundations including design details
  • Preparation of 100% plans and specifications using CAD staff
  • Technical oversight of engineers and drafters
  • Composing arguments for technical decisions
  • Independence and responsibility in the role of PM for sub-projects
  • Editing sections or project descriptions for SOQs on occasion
  • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Ten (10) years of experience in the structural engineering of infrastructure
  • PE or SE registration
  • Bachelor or Master’s degree including steel and concrete design classes
  • The ability to analyze and design as an individual contributor. The ability to create concrete and steel drawings and details (manually or by CAD) and to perform analyses in SAP2000 or a similar FE program. Experience with deep foundations and retaining walls (or bulkheads or cofferdams)
  • Professional report-writing skills including self-proofreading
  • Use of codes and standards for structural engineering
  • Willingness to travel for work on occasion
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience with geotechnical and structural engineering software, including EnSoft software products (e.g. LPILE, APILE, Group), sheet pile design, mooring analysis, and P-M diagram generation
  • Experience with codes and standards beyond IBC and ASCE 7 e.g. EM, API, PIANC, AASHTO
  • Geotechnical engineering coursework or experience related to deep foundations or sheet pile bulkheads
  • Seismic design / analysis including dynamic earth pressure calculations using Mononobe-Okabe
  • Client Relationships : You communicate (written and verbal) with impact, build relationships with an open mind, and are passionate about excellence in client service.

    Communication Skills : Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills (English).

    Analytical Skills : Ability to break down problems and pull together data, ideas, issues, and observations into a clear and useful format.

    Initiative : Ability to react and anticipate potential programming problems and provide clear, concise recommendations to resolve them.

    Teamwork : Ability to ask questions, share information and knowledge, ask for help, and work cooperatively within the team.

    Organization : The ability to efficiently prioritize tasks and organize tight, competing deadlines. Along with a strong attention to detail.

    Baird is employee-owned. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

    W.F. Baird & Associates is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an EOE / M / F / D / V.

    We thank all candidates for their interest. Baird is a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to all backgrounds and walks of life. We encourage you to apply even if you don't match all of our job requirements!

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