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Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for an Engineer II, Ports & Harbors to join our team in any of the following locations: FL (Melbourne, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Pensacola, Sunrise & Tampa), TX (Houston), CA (San Diego & San Gabriel Valley), GA (Suwanee & John's Creek), NJ (Parsippany), NY (Troy), VA (Richmond & Virginia Beach), MD (Baltimore), PA (Chadds Ford) & SC (Charleston).

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Participate in the analysis, design, and inspection of waterfront and heavy industrial engineering projects that are broad and varied in nature, requiring application of technical codes, standards, and guidelines. Learn and contribute towards the design of a variety of above and below water structures comprised of heavy industrial steel, concrete, and/or timber in both shallow and deep-water foundations.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution. Receive direction as needed, and especially complex assignments, modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. Work is completed using advanced (engineering) techniques and (design) principles and is reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound professional judgement. Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Work closely with more senior project team members to learn about and assist with civil/structural engineering work.

• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.

Do the Work

• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects.

• Participate in the permitting, planning, design, construction inspection and construction management efforts for a variety of structural marine engineering projects.

• Complete engineering design and drawing work using computer aided software.

• Participate in preparing reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects.

• Perform feasibility studies, structural planning, detailed design work, permitting and bidding on a variety of waterfront heavy industrial structures.

• Conduct frequent visits to or may be placed on project sites to monitor construction, assist with construction and structural site inspections, and make assessments. Prepare inspection reports.

• May perform office construction administrative duties such as reviewing drawings and technical submittals.

• Participate in resolving design problems that may include performing field investigations or inspections, detailed design work, and detailed checking of design computations or coordination of specific design aspects into a project.

• May attend meetings with clients and contractors to ensure satisfactory project completion.

• Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.

• Keep abreast of the latest technical developments in general structural, waterfront, heavy industrial and building technology.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.

• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or related field required.

• Master's degree in structural engineering a plus.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience, preferably working in marine infrastructure (ports, harbors, etc.).Less experience may be considered for exceptional candidates.

• E.I.T. registration preferred.

• Professional registration preferred.

• Proficient with computer applications and engineering design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, STAAD, or Revit as well as Microsoft Office.

• Basic understanding of ASCE, AISC, ACI, AWS, and other relevant marine, port, and coastal construction and structural design codes, standards, regulations, and compliance practices.

• Working knowledge of construction plans.

• Successful completion of background check, safety training, non-DOT pre-employment and random post-employment drug screening.

• Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully complete motor vehicle records check OR a reliable form of transportation to/from office and/or project site(s) preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Frequent local travel to and/or work in an outdoor environment which may include being on watercraft, adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.