Senior Marine Structural Engineer

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Marine Structural Engineer to join our office in Houston, TX, Sunrise/Ft. Lauderdale, FL , Boston, MA or Chicago/Lisle, IL within the Plant Engineering Division.​

Compensation Data

$135,000 - $210,000 commensurate with education and experience

Mission

Lead marine structural engineering for berth and waterfront infrastructure from concept development through construction and handover. Responsibilities include structural system selection, design of berthing and mooring structures, marine equipment specification and procurement, and on-site supervision of piling and structural construction. Seal permit and construction drawings for berth structures.

Key Accountabilities

Structural analysis and design

• Berthing energy and fender selection to PIANC guidance; fender panel, chain and support design

• Mooring analysis and hardware selection to UFC 4-159-03 and OCIMF practice, including quick release hooks and capstans

• Pile design: axial and lateral capacity, p-y and t-z analysis, group effects, drivability assessment

• Structural design to ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 318 and UFC 4-152-01, including hurricane wind and flood loads

• Durability: corrosion allowance, coatings, cathodic protection, concrete cover and mix design for saltwater marine exposure

• Fatigue and serviceability of fender and hook support, walkways, pipe supports and access structures

• Safety features: access ladders, escape routes, lighting and navigation aids on the structures

Software and analysis tools

• Structural frame analysis (for example RISA, STAAD, SAP2000 or equivalent)

• Pile analysis (for example LPILE, GROUP, wave equation software for drivability)

• Coordinate structural engineering inputs and outputs with mooring analysis software and the project's computer-aided design (CAD) or building information modelling (BIM) environment.

Port Project Contribution

• Evaluate berth structural system alternatives and develop preliminary structural sizing. Define overwater coverage and the structural footprint, and prepare the structural analyses required for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 408 review.

• Lead the detailed structural design of dolphins, platforms, walkways, and bulkheads. Prepare construction drawings, structural calculations, and technical specifications, and perform constructability analysis.

• Material take-offs, specifications and vendor evaluation for piles, fenders, bollards and loading equipment.

• Supervision of pile driving and structural erection: drivability analysis, testing, welding and concrete quality, tolerances.

• Load testing of mooring equipment, punch list, as-built structural records, inspection and maintenance manual.

• Procurement: Prepare technical specifications for steel and concrete piles, fenders, bollards, quick-release hooks, and fittings, together with material take-offs, pile schedules, and bills of quantities. Develop the long-lead procurement strategy for piles and fender systems, aligning delivery windows with the construction schedule. Perform technical evaluations of vendors; review vendor drawings and calculations, factory acceptance documentation, and test certificates.

• Construction supervision: Review piling method statements, hammer selection, and pile-driving criteria, including refusal and set criteria. Supervise and interpret dynamic pile testing using PDA and CAPWAP, together with any static load tests. Inspect welding, splices, coatings, cathodic protection installation, concrete placement, curing and testing in marine conditions, and grouting of pile connections. Verify survey records for pile positions, verticality, batter, and structural tolerances. Review temporary works involving barge-mounted cranes, templates, access, and lifting plans. Assess nonconformances, develop repair designs, and provide field engineering support.

• Project closeout: Support load testing and commissioning of mooring and fender equipment. Prepare as-built dimensional records and structural documentation and develop the inspection and maintenance manual for marine structures, including inspection intervals and acceptance criteria.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Professional Engineer license (civil or structural)

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in marine structural engineering for pile-supported waterfront structures, including involvement during construction.

• Experience on hurricane-exposed Gulf Coast waterfronts and in soft coastal clays

• Experience on liquid bulk or barge terminals

• Experience with USACE permit drawing standards and permit submittal requirements

• Ability to lead technical problem-solving and support decision-making in complex engineering environments.

• Excellent written/oral communication skills

• Collaborative working style with a solution driven mindset.

• Ability to work as part of multi-disciplinary project teams and independently manage and assign tasks required to complete structural work in accordance with client requirements

Additional Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license

• Travel of up to 10% may be required based on business need, including visits to client offices, fabrication yards, operating plants, and construction sites; candidates must be able to meet client site safety and access requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.​

• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.

• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued, empowered to develop their potential, and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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