Senior Marine Engineer

Description

• Conduct field work including site inspections, surveys, and construction observations
• The candidate selected will report to the Director of Coastal Sciences and Engineering and have the opportunity to build a marine construction and engineering team to execute challenging waterfront projects in New York City
• Coordinate work with other marine engineers and professionals within and outside own discipline and with support services staff
• Independently manage multiple project schedules and deliverables
• Grow and lead existing and new client relationships
• Contributing to and providing presentations for conferences and technical organizations
• Interpret contract documents and perform contract administration.
• Prepare standard contract documents, such as technical specifications, engineering reports, regulatory applications and other technical documents
• Independently conduct engineering analyses and apply marine engineering tools for the design and formulation of resilient coastal protection projects
• Lead project teams in conducting the design process for engineering projects from feasibility studies to detailed final designs
• Participate in business development and marketing activities and write proposals targeting various marine engineering and oversight opportunities in the region
• Manage individual tasks and small projects while also working collaboratively as part of a team for larger or multi-disciplinary projects
• Collaborate on building innovative tools, technology, and products
• Perform project management activities in a lead role being responsible for scope, budget and schedule working in close coordination with project team, sub-consultants and client

Requirements

• Demonstrated history of technical leadership, mentoring, and independent success
• Strong quantitative skillsets to support coastal/waterfront projects
• Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication skills suitable to a consulting environment
• Willingness to travel in support of business and project activities
• In depth understanding of the marine and shoreline environment in New York City
• Experience with preparation of proposals, selection presentations and business development
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of New York or the ability to be licensed within 90 days of hire
• Have a passion for working in a consulting firm environment on various types of projects
• 7+ years of coastal engineering experience
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills in designing projects
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering field required
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• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse data sets (preferred candidate will have some experience in any of the following: CAD, GIS, Matlab coding)
• Demonstrated ability to fluently communicate in spoken and written English

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Rehabilitation projects such as piers, seawalls, flood walls, bulkheads, rip rap, and waterfront adjacent structures
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• Investment into your personal and professional development
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance