Maritime​/Port Design Engineer

Marine/Port Design Engineer

Paducah, Kentucky

We are seeking a Professional Engineer with 5–9 years of experience who wants to provide production support and design, to take ownership in shaping complex port and harbor infrastructure projects from early planning through construction.

This is an opportunity to play a visible role in impactful maritime projects, work directly with decision-makers, and help deliver resilient infrastructure that supports communities.

You’ll be part of a ports engineering team where your technical judgment matters. You won’t be siloed; you’ll contribute to project strategy, interface with clients, and help drive solutions on challenging waterfront and coastal projects.

• Meaningful technical ownership — not just execution
• Direct exposure to clients and project leadership
• Clear path toward senior technical or project leadership roles
• Complex, high-visibility projects with real-world impact
• A team that values initiative, collaboration, and innovation

• Lead and support planning, analysis, and design of port, harbor, and waterfront infrastructure projects from concept through construction
• Perform marine engineering design and coordinate closely with Civil, Structural, Transportation, Geotechnical, and Environmental teams
• Contribute to feasibility studies, conceptual layouts, port master planning, and development of opinions of probable cost and technical reports
• Serve as a technical ports resource within project teams, supporting design decisions, schedules, and cost estimating
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders, including participation in meetings and technical presentations
• Support successful project delivery by developing and monitoring schedules, budgets, and project plans while resolving design challenges and maintaining quality and regulatory compliance

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• 5–9 years of experience in marine, waterfront, coastal, or heavy civil infrastructure
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment
• Ability and interest in taking increasing responsibility with clients and projects
• Valid Driver’s License in state of residence

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Coverage (employee coverage, employer paid)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance of $50,000
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance is available for employee and their dependents
• Paid Medical Leave
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Company Match 401(k) program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays

• Full-time

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. and Marcum Engineering LLC are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers, committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics, citizenship status or any other legally protected basis.