Principal Marine Structural Engineer

Job Description

Overview

Join AtkinsRéalis as a Principal Marine Structural Engineer within our Ports & Marine team. This senior technical leadership role provides accountability for the delivery, technical excellence, and strategic direction of complex ports and marine projects. You will serve as a trusted technical authority, mentor senior engineers, engage directly with clients, and support the continued growth and maturity of the Ports & Marine practice.

As, Principal Project Director, you will be involved in the business development and the development of relation with the Port Authority of the Atlantic region.

Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia or St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada (Bedford or St. John's office preferred; hybrid work options)

Your Role

Reports to: Team Lead/Director, Ports & Marine - Canada

• Lead the development of the buisness opportunities and oversee project execution across Atlantic region.
• Act as technical authority and escalation point for complex and high-risk marine structural projects.
• Define and approve design approaches, standards, and methodologies for ports and marine infrastructure.
• Lead and review advanced structural analyses and independent engineering checks.
• Provide technical oversight and direction to senior and intermediate engineers.
• Oversee QA/QC across project deliverables and ensure alignment with applicable codes and standards.
• Support and contribute to proposal development, including scope definition, fee estimation, and technical content.
• Maintain trusted client relationships and provide senior technical input to support long-term client needs.
• Provide construction-phase technical leadership and resolve complex field issues.

• Mentor senior engineers and support technical progression and succession planning within the Ports & Marine team.

About You

• B.A.Sc./B.Eng. in Civil or Structural Engineering
• P.Eng. (PEGNL, ENS) with ability to obtain registration in other Canadian jurisdictions.
• Approximately 15 to 18+ years of experience in the design and delivery of ports and marine structures.
• Recognized Project Manager and technical expert with strong engineering judgment and accountability for technical decisions.
• Extensive experience with reinforced concrete, steel, and foundation systems in marine environments.
• Proven leadership in technical reviews, mentoring, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Excellent communication skills for senior client engagement and technical leadership..

Expected compensation for this role is between $117,200 - $161,200 annually . Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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