Senior Coastal Structural Engineer

Company Description

About W.F. Baird & Associates (Baird)
At Baird, we specialize in shaping resilient coastlines, sustainable waterfronts, and innovative marine infrastructure around the world. As a leading coastal and marine engineering firm, we combine deep technical expertise with a passion for problem-solving in complex water environments. With active projects across the globe, Baird is trusted for our thoughtful designs, real-world solutions, and commitment to engineering excellence.

Job Description

Baird is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our team in Vancouver, Washington, with a focus on delivering high-quality marine and waterfront infrastructure projects. This is a senior-level engineering position centered on technical execution, design, and project delivery, supporting multidisciplinary teams across a range of challenging and rewarding projects.

This role is ideal for an experienced structural engineer with strong technical capabilities and a background in marine or waterfront infrastructure. The position includes opportunities to support project planning, perform complex design and analysis, and contribute to quality assurance. 

What You Will Do

• Execute structural engineering tasks related to the design and analysis of waterfront and marine structures, such as piers, wharves, bulkheads, pile-supported platforms, and mooring systems.
• Perform and review structural calculations using tools such as SAP2000, LPILE, APILE, and others.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams by coordinating with civil, coastal, and geotechnical engineers.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, design drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes and standards (e.g., AISC, ACI, ASCE).
• Contribute to internal quality control by performing peer reviews of calculations and design documents.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and field investigations as needed.
• Execute structural engineering tasks related to the design and analysis of waterfront and marine structures, such as piers, wharves, bulkheads, pile-supported platforms, and mooring systems.
• Perform and review structural calculations using tools such as SAP2000, LPILE, APILE, and others.
• Support multidisciplinary project teams by coordinating with civil, coastal, and geotechnical engineers.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, design drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes and standards (e.g., AISC, ACI, ASCE).
• Contribute to internal quality control by performing peer reviews of calculations and design documents.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and field investigations as needed.

Qualifications

What You Will Bring

• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Washington State or eligible for licensure
• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering, preferably with a focus on marine or waterfront infrastructure
• Broad knowledge of deep foundation systems, structural steel, reinforced concrete, and waterfront construction methods
• Proficiency in structural analysis/design software such as SAP2000, LPILE, and related tools
• Effective technical writing and documentation skills
• Experience producing detailed plans, specifications, and calculation packages
• Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits or project coordination

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with seismic design for marine structures
• Familiarity with standards such as AASHTO, PIANC, API, or U.S. Army Corps EM manuals
• Exposure to design-build or construction-phase engineering services
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
• PE licensure in additional U.S. states

Additional Information

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

W.F. Baird & Associates (Baird) is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an EOE/M/F/D/V.

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