Senior Marine Structural Engineer

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Job Summary:

Applying knowledge of marine engineering principles and practices in the preparation of complex engineering analyses.  Working independently, with minimal supervision and having a good understanding of problem solving within the marine structures discipline.  He/she should be familiar with multi-discipline and multi-project working environments. His/her duties will include developing preliminary/detail drawings and performing structural designs for marine facilities.  

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible Engineer for the design of the marine structures including Breasting Dolphins and Mooring Dolphins, steel design including walkways and piperack frame structures.
• Review the design change due to construction issues and approve the field change documents.
• Review the nonconforming item against the original design, provide technical support on the vendor print review on the rebar detailing and interfacing with Construction team to ensure ease of constructability.
• Respond to the technical inquiries from construction and attend the coordination meeting
• Provide technical support related to the modular dolphins’ transportation and installation (load-out and load-in activities).
• Review existing design documents (marine facility design criteria, mooring dolphin design calculation report and mooring dolphin design drawings) and inspection reports for the pile damage.
• Design experience in design of marine structures, such as ports, terminals, wharfs, piers, bulkheads, breakwaters, berthing and mooring systems, foundations

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8-10  years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience​

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• PE Registration required
• BSCE or related discipline from an accredited University, Masters’ degree preferred
• Construction experience with a marine construction contractor is required
• Hydrogen value chain including reforming, liquefaction, transportation and fueling stations
• Offshore and onshore pipelines experience 
• Desalination, raw water, demineralized water and wastewater treatment plants
• Familiarity with current process technologies and licensors associated with the above.
• Proficient with commercial software such as STAAD Pro, SACS, FB-Pier, L-Pile, MathCAD, OPTIMOOR, or similar programs
• Strong analytical skills in advanced structural and geotechnical design for marine/offshore structures and foundations.  Good knowledge of wave and current loadings and mooring/berthing systems.
• Proficient in Structural calculation, steel connection details (bolted and welded) and concrete design
• Experience in the design of sheet pile and king pile bulkhead walls
• Familiarity with international codes and standards related to marine and coastal design
• Ability to travel to and from various project sites
• Knowledge of structural dynamics and finite element analysis, a plus

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