Senior Engineer - Waterfront/Structural (51600)

Why Join Collins?

As an ENR Top 500 Design Firm, Collins Engineers delivers innovative solutions for some of the nation's most challenging infrastructure projects. Our teams combine technical excellence, collaboration, and forward-thinking design to help clients create resilient facilities that serve communities for generations.

At Collins, you'll work alongside respected industry experts on complex waterfront and structural engineering projects while advancing your technical leadership skills. We foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and professional growth, providing opportunities to make a lasting impact on critical coastal and marine infrastructure.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer (Waterfront/Structural) to join our team in Portsmouth, NH or Warwick, RI offices.

In this role, you will serve as a technical leader on waterfront and structural engineering projects involving ports, marinas, coastal facilities, and other marine infrastructure. You will provide advanced engineering expertise, guide project teams through complex design and evaluation challenges, and help deliver resilient solutions for clients operating in demanding waterfront environments.

What You'll Do

- Serve as a technical expert for waterfront and structural engineering projects of varying size and complexity.

- Lead the evaluation, analysis, and structural design of ports, marinas, waterfront facilities, and related infrastructure.

- Provide technical guidance to project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and design requirements.

- Review, analyze, and resolve complex design and field issues.

- Perform advanced engineering calculations and structural analyses using sound engineering principles and established design practices.

- Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute detailed phases of engineering projects.

- Oversee the development of technical deliverables and ensure the quality and accuracy of project documentation.

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams and support staff.

- Supervise engineering and technical personnel assigned to project work.

- Support proposal preparation, project scoping, and project cost estimating efforts.

- Assist with project scheduling, resource planning, and successful project delivery.

- Coordinate with clients, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project execution.

- Represent Collins at client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations.

- Contribute to the advancement of the profession through technical publications, presentations, and active participation in engineering societies.

- Promote a strong culture of safety and ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Team

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.

- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.

- 12+ years of progressive engineering experience with increasing technical leadership responsibilities.

- Demonstrated experience evaluating and designing waterfront infrastructure, ports, marinas, and coastal facilities.

- Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, design methodologies, and engineering standards.

- Experience leading complex engineering projects through planning, analysis, design, and implementation.

- Ability to serve as a trusted technical resource and subject matter expert within the organization.

- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality technical solutions.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

- Experience working with public agencies, federal agencies, port authorities, and municipal clients is preferred.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management abilities.

- Commitment to technical excellence, quality, innovation, and continuous professional development.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

- Opportunities to work on high-profile waterfront and marine infrastructure projects.

- Professional development support, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities.

- Mentorship from experienced engineering leaders and recognized industry experts.

- A collaborative, growth-oriented environment focused on innovation, technical excellence, and long-term career success.