Structural Engineer -Marine

Overview

Join Our Facet Team

Facet is a fast-growing energetic civil and structural engineering and environmental consulting firm with six offices in Washington. We are engineers, scientists, arborists, landscape architects, planners, and more, with decades of experience working throughout the PNW and the nation.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and talented Structural Engineer 3-Marine to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will manage staff to execute projects related to the design, planning, and cost estimation of a wide range of waterfront and marine infrastructure projects, including water structures, shoreline access systems, and coastal site developments.

You bring a strong foundation in marine engineering principles, including expertise in steel and concrete design, fluid mechanics, and coastal infrastructure to support innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions for our clients and communities. In this role, you’ll manage budgets, assign tasks, prepare contract addendums, and interface daily with clients, contractors, and government reviewers.

Position location is flexible
- Seattle, Burlington or Whidbey Island.

• Lead and manage staff to execute projects involving in-water structures, shoreline access systems, and waterfront site developments.
• Coordinate daily with clients, contractors, and government reviewers to ensure project alignment and compliance.
• Assign tasks and oversee team workflows to meet project milestones and deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial accountability.
• Utilize engineering software, including AutoCAD, Enercalc, Risa 3D, and L-Pile, for analysis and design.
• Prepare and revise contract addendums to reflect scope changes and client requirements.
• Conduct site assessments and assist in evaluating environmental and structural challenges related to marine infrastructure.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, codes, and best practices in marine engineering projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ year of marine engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Strong background in steel design, concrete design, and fluid mechanics.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Enercalc, Risa 3D, and/or L-Pile.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong leadership, project management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Competitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off (vacation and sick)
• 7 fixed holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Fully paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer paid for dependents’ medical, dental and vision paid at 60%
• Choice of a traditional copay plan or High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings account (HSA)
• Facet fully funds HSAs to the IRS maximum ($4400 for individuals and $8750 for families) for employees selecting the HDHP with HSA
• $300 annual fitness benefit
• $100,000 employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid for long-term and short-term disability
• Voluntary plans include additional group life, accident, hospitalization, and serious illness
• 401k (Roth or Traditional) available after 3 months of employment
• 4.5% 401k match contributed to the Facet Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a plan which grows with the value of the company
• Financial support for professional development and memberships in professional associations