Senior Marine Structural Engineer

Company Description

Baird has an opportunity for an experienced Marine Structural Engineer who is energized by meaningful work and motivated to help shape resilient coastal and marine infrastructure. In this role, you'll take the lead on structural design, analysis, and project delivery for a wide range of waterfront and marine projects. You'll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, support clients across regions, and contribute to solutions that enhance communities and coastlines.

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Lead structural engineering design and analysis for marine infrastructure such as deep foundations, piers, harbour walls, bulkheads, retaining walls, and cofferdams.
• Develop high-quality concrete and steel drawings and details—either manually or using CAD tools.
• Perform structural analyses using SAP2000 or similar finite element software.
• Apply current codes, standards, and industry best practices to all aspects of design.
• Prepare clear, well-structured technical reports and documentation.
• Manage projects effectively, ensuring quality, client satisfaction, and timely delivery.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external, geographically distributed teams.
• Engage directly with clients, offering thoughtful solutions and maintaining strong relationships.
• Travel occasionally for site visits, project meetings, and field assignments (typically 1–2 weeks at a time, with some longer opportunities).

Qualifications

What You Bring

• 12+ years of structural engineering experience related to marine infrastructure.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Demonstrated ability to successfully design and analyze structures as an individual contributor.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
• Proven project management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment with evolving priorities and deadlines.

Nice to Have

• Experience in geotechnical, arctic, offshore, or construction engineering (including familiarity with EnSoft software).
• M.Sc. or M.Eng. in Civil, Structural, or related engineering field.
• Broad interest in marine and coastal engineering.
• Creative problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for collaborating closely with clients.

Additional Information

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

W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd. (Baird) welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process

Baird is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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 Canada now and in the future, without requiring employer sponsorship to be considered.