Waterfront Marine Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking a Waterfront Marine Engineer for its Structural/Marine Group in the Richmond, VA office. This role supports engineering work tied to waterfront facilities, spanning structural analysis and design through vessel berthing and mooring evaluation, along with preparation of construction-ready documentation.

The position centers on technical delivery across structural concepts, field inputs, and documentation using CADD and BIM workflows, with coordination across disciplines and project stakeholders.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Richmond, VA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 90,000 - 185,000 per yearly
• Minimum experience: 5 years

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Structural Concentration

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing for a variety of waterfront facility types
• Complete vessel berthing and mooring analysis
• Conduct field investigation, document findings, and develop related reports
• Create plans, sections, and details using CADD and BIM platforms
• Develop reports, cost estimates, and specifications
• Coordinate with other disciplines and relevant project stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Structural Concentration or similar
• Experience using structural design and analysis tools including RISA, STAAD, OPTIMOOR, etc.
• Experience with vessel berthing and mooring analyses
• Experience with drafting and modeling software including Revit and AutoCAD
• Knowledge of building codes and standards including ASCE and ACI
• Skills: effective verbal and written communication
• U.S. Citizenship required

Tools and Technologies

• CADD, BIM platforms
• RISA, STAAD, OPTIMOOR
• Revit, AutoCAD
• ASCE, ACI

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, plus additional optional life Insurance
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with Structural Concentration preferred
• Professional Engineer license preferred

Work Authorization Notice

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based sponsorship. Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity, including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa.