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Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager

Detroit, Michigan💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-28 → 2026-09-27

Core

Lead technical planning, design, and delivery of waterfront, marine, and coastal infrastructure projects nationwide, with a focus on expanding the Detroit/Great Lakes market.

Role type

Senior IC structural engineer & project manager (waterfront/marine)

Builds

Ports, terminals, piers, wharves, bulkheads, berthing/mooring systems, and shoreline protection systems

Domain

Civil engineering, coastal engineering, marine infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure

Required skills

Structural engineering design, coastal analysis, load development, structural modeling, construction document development, regulatory compliance, project management, business development, mentorship

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, 15+ years consulting experience, multi-disciplinary project management, regulatory framework knowledge across US coasts, existing port authority relationships, PE licensure in multiple jurisdictions

Technologies

Structural modeling software, coastal analysis tools, construction document software

Responsibilities

Serve as engineer-of-record for waterfront projects; lead planning and design of marine structures; oversee construction documents and technical reports; manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams; support construction-phase services; mentor junior engineers; lead business development and client relationship building in the Detroit region.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with project management responsibilities

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