Senior Waterfront/Structural Engineer
About The Position
Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 40+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work. Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions. Job SummaryLangan is seeking a Senior Waterfront/Structural Engineer to join its collaborative team in New York City. This individual will play a key role on projects along the shoreline and will assist in creating design documents for various waterfront structures such as bulkheads, retaining walls, piers, platforms, revetments, breakwaters, fenders, docks, flood resiliency measures, and more.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required, Master's degree in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering or desire to pursue such is strongly preferred;
- 3+ years of related experience in waterfront, structural, or geotechnical engineering;
- FE/PE certification preferred;
- Office experience coordinating investigations and other field work, technical writing, structural/geotechnical design, and preparing construction plans and specifications;
- Prior field experience in waterfront facility inspections, geotechnical explorations, and engineering observations during construction, preferable for waterfront structures;
- Desired software knowledge: Slide or SLOPE/W, SPW911, DeepEx, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, SAP2000, Risa2D/3D;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
- Willingness to spend time in the field observing construction activities and performing required investigations;
- Given the nature of our waterfront work, the ability to swim and operate non-motorized watercraft (e.g. kayak, canoe) is preferred; and
- Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Responsibilities
- Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support;
- Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations;
- Inventory and assess the condition of existing waterfront structures;
- Observe waterfront construction activities and monitoring conformance with the construction documents;
- Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and document searches;
- Assist in preparation of plans and details using computer aided design methods;
- Perform structural and geotechnical design related to waterfront structures and general site construction;
- Assist in the preparation of various design deliverables, technical reports and permit applications;
- Accurately document and communicate with supervisor on any problems encountered on project sites; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Benefits
- full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
- 401(k)/Roth with company match
- paid time off including parental and military leave
- employee referral and professional license bonuses
- educational reimbursement
- employee resource groups
- flexible work schedules
- extensive training
- wellness programs
- buddy and mentoring programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
