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Senior Waterfront/Structural Engineer

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC

New York City, NYFull-time$76–110K/yrPosted 4mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$76–110K/yr
Location
New York City, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, requiredValid Driver's License, required

Job overview

Langan is seeking a Senior Waterfront/Structural Engineer for its New York City or Melville team. The engineer will support shoreline projects and help create design documents for waterfront structures, including bulkheads, piers, docks, and flood resiliency measures. The role includes field investigations, inspections, construction observation, structural and geotechnical design, and preparation of technical reports and permit applications.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Waterfront Engineering, nice to haveStructural Engineering, nice to haveGeotechnical Engineering, nice to haveField Work Coordination, nice to haveField Investigation, nice to haveWaterfront Inspections, nice to haveConstruction Observation, nice to haveTechnical Writing, nice to haveConstruction Plans and Specifications, nice to haveSlide, nice to haveSLOPE/W, nice to haveSPW911, nice to haveDeepEx, nice to haveLPILE, nice to haveGROUP, nice to haveGRLWEAP, nice to haveSAP2000, nice to haveRisa2D/3D, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveMultitasking, nice to haveJudgment, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveSwimming, nice to haveOperating Non-Motorized Watercraft, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, requiredMaster's in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering, nice to have3+ Years Related Experience, nice to haveFE/PE Certification, nice to haveValid Driver's License, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Waterfront/Structural Engineer to join its collaborative team in New York City or Melville, Long Island. This individual will play a key role on projects along the shoreline and will assist in creating design documents for various waterfront structures such as bulkheads, retaining walls, piers, platforms, revetments, breakwaters, fenders, docks, flood resiliency measures, and more.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist project manager with field work coordination and project management support;

  • Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations;

  • Inventory and assess the condition of existing waterfront structures;

  • Observe waterfront construction activities and monitoring conformance with the construction documents;

  • Conduct file reviews, site reconnaissance, and document searches;

  • Assist in preparation of plans and details using computer aided design methods;

  • Perform structural and geotechnical design related to waterfront structures and general site construction;

  • Assist in the preparation of various design deliverables, technical reports and permit applications;

  • Accurately document and communicate with supervisor on any problems encountered on project sites; and

  • Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required, Master's degree in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering or desire to pursue such is strongly preferred;

  • 3+ years of related experience in waterfront, structural, or geotechnical engineering;

  • FE/PE certification preferred;

  • Office experience coordinating investigations and other field work, technical writing, structural/geotechnical design, and preparing construction plans and specifications;

  • Prior field experience in waterfront facility inspections, geotechnical explorations, and engineering observations during construction, preferable for waterfront structures;

  • Desired software knowledge: Slide or SLOPE/W, SPW911, DeepEx, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, SAP2000, Risa2D/3D;

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;

  • Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;

  • Willingness to spend time in the field observing construction activities and performing required investigations;

  • Given the nature of our waterfront work, the ability to swim and operate non-motorized watercraft (e.g. kayak, canoe) is preferred; and

  • Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees. Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.

Pay Range $76,000—$110,000 USD

Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information: https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection

How this job compares

Set against the 3,314 open Structural Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$76–110K/yr
  • New York median$95–135K/yr123 salary ranges
  • US median$105–160K/yr2,123 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $93K, is 20% below the New York median midpoint ($117K) — in the lowest quarter of Structural Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 171 open Structural Engineer jobs in New York and 3,314 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 2,868 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,362 of the 3,314 open Structural Engineer jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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