Ports Engineer Practice Lead

Overview

Lead ports engineering practice, overseeing design, staff, business development in FL

Key Responsibilities

• structural analysis
• berthing analysis
• design calculations
• cost estimating
• qa/qc reviews
• business development

Tasks

-Leveraging existing industry relationships to promote Volkert ports services and cross-sell across all disciplines -Leading development of plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for a variety of port projects -Independently preparing basis of design, design calculations, technical reports, alternatives analyses, and study reports -Mentoring a team of developing port and maritime engineers -Independently performing and supervising structural analysis and design for marine and upland components -Conducting ongoing business development activities -Independently performing and supervising berthing and mooring analyses -Attending client meetings and performing site visits -Serving as a practice builder and growing the SE Region’s ports practice -Hiring, managing, and motivating staff -Utilizing your appropriate understanding of interdisciplinary requirements for port projects to improve project processes and perform QA/QC reviews

Requirements

• pe license
• civil engineering
• 10+ years
• port structures
• maritime codes
• business development

What You Bring

-Valid driver's license. -A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR). -Excellent written and oral communication skills -Existing relationships with port entities in FL -Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines. -Proven experience in business development -Professional Engineer (PE) License in the State of Florida -Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil/Structural Engineering -Minimum 10 years of experience in analysis and design of port structures -Ability to hire, manage, and motivate staff -Previous experience in analysis and design of medium to large scale ports/maritime/structures and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates -Applying a strong understanding of maritime codes and references including UFC, PIANC, ASCE-61

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Benefits

-Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays -Student Debt Retirement Match -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Wellness incentives -Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability -Medical, Dental, & Vision -401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching -Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

About Volkert, Inc.

-Engineered landmark projects like the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, still the longest continuous bridge over water. -Expanded into ports, highways, and flood control—shaping major infrastructure from Sugar Bowl stadium expansions to interstate highway systems. -Typical projects include airport terminals, major bridges, urban roadways, transit systems, waterfront, and environmental restoration. -Specialist areas span transportation, water resources, energy, environmental consulting, aviation, and bridge design. -The team includes experts ranging from landscape architects to real-estate specialists, enabling full-service offerings.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment drug screening required. -post‑offer fit‑for‑duty evaluation may be required. -valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report needed.