Title: Senior Level Waterfront Structural EngineerLocation: Seattle, WAJob Type: Full-timeWhat's the Opportunity?With a backlog of design projects and a growing sector nationally, Anchor QEA is seeking a senior-level waterfront structural engineer with 7 to 12 years of experience with a strong background leading the technical design and construction of waterfront development projects. The candidate will design piers, wharves, floating docks, boat launch ramps, seawalls, breakwaters, and other related civil/structural features for marinas, ports, and harbors. The candidate should have experience in project management related to these skills and be comfortable mentoring design engineers and CAD while also providing QA/QC to others.This position will support offices throughout the United States on projects throughout North America and will require occasional travel for meetings and site visits.Responsibilities:Under the supervision of a principal engineer, serves as the design engineer leading waterfront infrastructure projects and associated upland componentsPerforms waterfront structural engineering planning and design including, but not limited to, concept designs, alternative studies, general arrangement plans, basis of design requirements, construction drawings, technical reports and specifications, civil/structural calculations, and construction cost estimatesProvides technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineersCoordinates with geotechnical, coastal, and dredging engineers, planners, and biologistsCoordinates with client's project manager and/or technical staffAnalyzes complex problems and develops value-engineered solutionsLeads the preparation and coordination of project deliverables including construction documentsEnsures that work products are prepared in accordance with Anchor QEA's quality management programAbility to travel for field site visits and project meetings in various US locationsPerform existing condition assessments of facilities and infrastructure and gather pre-design informationParticipate in construction support activities including review of contractor requests for information and submittals and oversight of construction activitiesWhat Are We Looking For?Ideal candidates will have the following:Education: Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited program in Civil, Coastal, or Structural Engineering (Master of Science degree preferred)Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Washington or California or ability to receive reciprocity within 6 monthsExperience: 7 to 12 years in waterfront, site civil, coastal, and/or structural engineering with at least 5 years of experience in waterfront facilities projectsAbility to perform structural condition assessments and field investigations on land and waterExperience with Microsoft Office SuiteExperience with structural engineering software such as SAP2000, RISA, LPILE, Shoring8, OPTIMOOR, ENERCALC, etc.Knowledge of engineering codes and guidelines such as IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 61, ASCE 41, ACI 318, AISC 360, etc.Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to write and review reportsIdeal candidates also will have one or more of the following:PE licensure in other states or ability to receive reciprocity within 6 months as neededKnowledge of marina and waterfront codes and references such as CA State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways Design Guidelines, U.S. DoD UFC, USACE Coastal Engineering Manual, MOTEMS, PIANC, etc.Experience with US Federal agency engineering projects such as NPS, NAVFAC, USACE, USCG, etc.Leadership and management experience overseeing projects, staff, subconsultants, clients, and agency relationshipsExperience responding to Requests for Proposals, Expressions of Interest, and Statements of QualificationsMembers
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Senior Level Waterfront Structural Engineer