Marine Structural Design Engineer - Ports & Harbours
Senior Marine Structural Engineer
Vancouver, BC
Klohn Crippen Berger (KCB) is hiring a Senior Marine Structural Engineer to join our growing Power & Transportation team in Vancouver. You’ll be working on marine and civil infrastructure projects in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
As part of our Vancouver office—where many of KCB’s largest infrastructure projects are delivered—you’ll contribute to the growth of our ports and marine engineering business, reporting directly to a Senior Department Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead technical design work while mentoring junior staff and contributing to major infrastructure projects in Canada and internationally.
What You’ll Do
In this senior role, you’ll:
- Lead engineering design for ports, harbours, and large civil infrastructure projects
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and drafters
- Mentor junior staff and help grow the technical capabilities of the team
- Prepare technical reports, proposals, and project summaries
- Participate in site visits to gather design input and ensure quality throughout project phases
- Foster strong client relationships and contribute to business development
- Occasionally travel within Canada and abroad
What We’re Looking For
You have:
- P.Eng. registration in Canada (or eligibility in BC); P.E. (USA) is an asset
- 15+ years of progressive engineering experience, including project delivery in port engineering or similar heavy civil projects
- Strong technical design experience in:
- Reinforced concrete and structural steel
- Foundations (piled and other), marine structures, and earthworks
- Seismic and marine-specific design
- Effective cross-disciplinary coordination skills
- Proven team leadership and ability to communicate across all levels
- Excellent verbal and written English and strong report writing capabilities
- Familiarity with construction scheduling for large projects
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
The salary for this position is $120,000 to $170,000 per year. Salary is based on applicable experience, education, and skill level.
Along with continued career development, KCB offers:
- Hybrid work opportunities
- Annual performance and salary review
- Vacation policy that aligns to your experience
- Paid OT, and sick days
- Flexible benefits, including RRSP, social, and mental well-being initiatives
- Dedication to World Economic Forum’s “Four Pillars” of Environment Social Governance framework, Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity
We are a global organization committed developing a respectful workplace founded on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to be a workplace where our employees, clients, and the communities in the regions we operate, feel valued and are treated equitable. We respect the uniqueness that makes you, you. We encourage applications from all qualified career seekers, regardless of gender, sex, religion, or nationality.
To learn more about projects you could be a part of check out Projects - KCB (klohn.com) and our Careers page for more details.
- Department
- Transportation
- Role
- Structural Engineer
- Locations
- Vancouver
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time

Vancouver
About Klohn Crippen Berger
KCB is an award-winning global engineering, geoscience & environmental consulting firm tackling the world’s toughest technical challenges for over 75 years.
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