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Principal Marine Structural Engineer - Ports and Marine

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Join AtkinsRéalis as a Principal Marine Structural Engineer within our Ports and Marine team. This senior technical leadership role provides accountability for the delivery, technical excellence, and strategic direction of complex ports and marine projects. You will serve as a trusted technical authority, mentor senior engineers, engage directly with clients, and support the continued growth and maturity of the Ports & Marine practice.

Location: This role will be based anywhere in Canada, preferably in British Columbia, Ontario, or the Maritimes.

Your role

Reports to: Team Lead / Director, Ports and Marine – Western Canada

  • Act as technical authority and escalation point for complex and high-risk marine structural projects.

  • Define and approve design approaches, standards, and methodologies for ports and marine infrastructure.

  • Lead and review advanced structural analyses and independent engineering checks.

  • Provide technical oversight and direction to senior and intermediate engineers.

  • Oversee QA/QC across project deliverables and ensure alignment with applicable codes and standards.

  • Support and contribute to proposal development, including scope definition, fee estimation, and technical content.

  • Maintain trusted client relationships and provide senior technical input to support long-term client needs.

  • Provide construction-phase technical leadership and resolve complex field issues.

  • Mentor senior engineers and support technical progression and succession planning within the Ports & Marine team.

Transportation Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-142944

Salary range

-

About you

  • B.A.Sc./B.Eng. in Civil or Structural Engineering; M.Eng./M.A.Sc. an asset.

  • P.Eng. (EGBC) with ability to obtain registration in other Canadian jurisdictions.

  • Approximately 12 to 18+ years of experience in the design and delivery of ports and marine structures.

  • Recognized technical expert with strong engineering judgment and accountability for technical decisions.

  • Extensive experience with reinforced concrete, steel, and foundation systems in marine environments.

  • Proven leadership in technical reviews, mentoring, and multidisciplinary coordination.

  • Excellent communication skills for senior client engagement and technical leadership.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $117,200 - $161,200 annually ($60,10 -$82,67/hour). Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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