Lead Waterfront Engineer – Project Manager

The Foth Companies

Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer & Project Manager at Foth supporting ports and waterfront infrastructure projects across the United States.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as technical lead and engineer-of-record for waterfront, marine, and coastal structural engineering projects nationwide
Lead the planning, analysis, and design of marine structures
Perform and oversee coastal analysis, load development, structural modeling, and engineering calculations
Develop, review, and oversee construction documents
Maintain working knowledge of regulations and codes affecting waterfront infrastructure
Proactively identify and help implement new design tools and methods
Serve as Project Manager on select projects
Support and manage projects across multiple regions
Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams
Develop project work plans, staffing plans, schedules, and budgets
Monitor project performance, financials, and risks throughout project execution
Help grow Foth’s waterfront and marine presence in the Detroit region
Assist with local and national business development efforts
Build and maintain relationships with public agencies and private developers
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Ocean, or Structural Engineering
Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience
Experience with developing construction documents
Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Disability
Retirement
Holiday pay
Paid time off
Bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural engineeringcoastal analysisload developmentstructural modelingengineering calculationsconstruction documentsproject managementdesign toolsbudgetingrisk management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringrelationship buildingteam coordinationbusiness developmentorganizational skillsproactive problem solvingmultidisciplinary collaborationproject performance monitoring

Certifications

Professional Engineer License