What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer - Marine Structures position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn's Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 10 years of experience to join their Marine Structures team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the management and leading of projects
- Develop full sets of structural drawings and technical specifications without guidance
- Train and mentor Engineers-In-Training (EITs) in structural engineering
- Perform structural design calculations, plan production activities, and prepare project document submittal packages, while maintaining a Quality Control program for the entire project
- Lead and provide support for construction phase efforts on building projects in structural engineering
- Support and participate in meetings and presentations with clients, contractors, and design team members
- Contribute to identifying project opportunities through networking with new and existing clients
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field, required. Master's degree preferred.
- Professional licensure as a P.E. in Virginia
- 10 years of diversified structural engineering experience in waterfront and ports. Bridge design or deep foundation/bulkhead design experience will also be considered.
- History of providing technical design and planning in the areas of waterfront structures and marine environments, bridges, or foundations/bulkheads
- Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems
- Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
- Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (you put in 4% -- we put in 8%) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Aggregate company contribution since 2015 has been 18%.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Generous personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
