Entry Level Transportation Engineer (Ports & Maritime)
The Entry Level Transportation Engineer at Confidential Client will support the design, analysis, and maintenance of marine structures for cruise, cargo, and ferry clients. Working under senior engineers, the role involves preparing structural calculations, design documents, and reports, as well as participating in site inspections and client interactions. This position offers hands-on experience in diverse port infrastructure projects and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential client is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer to join a ports & maritime team. You’ll work on design, analysis, and rehabilitation projects for cruise, cargo, ferry, and waterfront clients under senior technical guidance. This is a hands-on role that blends classroom theory with field and design experience.
- Assist with structural calculations, contract drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, construction schedules, and engineering reports
- Contribute to design and analysis of port infrastructure (wharf decks, platforms, berthing, mooring structures)
- Support structural rehabilitation, retrofit and maintenance design efforts for existing marine facilities
- Prepare technical memorandums, design reports, and bid/construction documents
- Perform site visits and field inspections; prepare concise field reports
- Interface with clients and subconsultants; support presentations and proposal work
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to coordinate civil, structural, and waterfront engineering tasks
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field
- Knowledge of CADD/design software (preferably MicroStation / OpenRoads / GeoPak)
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time and deliverables effectively
- Ability and willingness to perform occasional fieldwork and site visits
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred (Nice-to-have)
- Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or on track to obtain it
- Course work or internship experience in transportation, ports, or maritime engineering
- Familiarity with structural analysis methods for marine structures and port systems
- Experience or interest in offshore wind support structures, waterfront parks, or large-scale port development
Location & Employment Type
- This position is for a full-time role supporting projects in and around William Penn Annex East, PA. Work will include both office and site/field activities as project needs require.
Compensation
- Estimated base: $66,059 per year (estimated by the source). Actual pay will depend on experience and other factors.
Why This Role?
- Hands-on, mentor-driven development with exposure to local and international port projects
- Opportunity to grow technical skills across structural design, field inspection, and multidisciplinary coordination
- Work that directly supports waterfront communities and critical maritime infrastructure
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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