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 an