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W.F. Baird & Associates (Baird) has a new opportunity for a Structural Engineer with experience in the design of marine and waterfront infrastructure. As a Structural Engineer at Baird, you are a licensed engineer (PE or SE) with a background in concrete and steel design for structures such as ports, ferry terminals, bulkheads, seawalls, dams, spillways, fish ladders, and floodgates.

Job Description

As a Structural Engineer at Baird, you’ll work on a wide variety of challenging projects including ports, ferry terminals, seawalls, bulkheads, flood protection structures, dams, spillways, and more. You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with opportunities for growth, mentorship, and technical development—playing a key role in the full design and delivery of coastal and waterfront projects.

What you will do

• Support the development and execution of marine and waterfront structural engineering projects worldwide
• Assist in project design efforts, preparation of plans & specifications, and construction oversight
• Perform structural analysis and design using concrete and steel for marine infrastructure
• Contribute to technical reviews, quality control, and project delivery from concept through construction
• Conduct occasional field visits for inspections and construction support
• Collaborate with colleagues across different offices and time zones 

Qualifications

What you bring 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or related area including steel and concrete design classes
• Current PE or SE registration
• 3+ years of experience focused on structural design for marine infrastructure
• Proficiency in concrete and steel design; ability to produce structural drawings and details
• 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 software
• Experience with deep foundations, piers, harbor walls, cofferdams, retaining walls, and bulkheads
• Professional report-writing experience including self-proofreading
• Effective project management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to travel for short- and medium-term field assignments domestically and internationally (1–2 weeks, occasionally longer)

Nice to Have

• Familiarity 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
• Knowledge of seismic design/analysis including dynamic earth pressure calculations using Mononobe-Okabe

Additional Information

We’ll Meet You Where You Are At

Proximity to one of the following locations—NYC, Houston, Madison (WI), or Portland (OR)/Vancouver (WA)—is preferred. Candidates located elsewhere may be considered with a demonstrated ability to work remotely and a willingness to travel more frequently.

Let’s find an arrangement that works for you!

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

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

Baird is an equal-opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Baird operates.

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

Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Please note applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S., without requiring sponsorship to be considered.