Head of Marine Infrastructure Engineering

Position Title: Head of Marine Infrastructure Engineering

Position Summary

The Head of Marine Infrastructure Engineering is a senior leadership position responsible for leading Albion Marine Solutions' marine infrastructure engineering practice throughout British Columbia and across Canada. The role provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership for the planning, assessment, design, rehabilitation, and asset management of marine and waterfront infrastructure, including ports, terminals, wharves, piers, ferry facilities, shipyards, and other coastal structures. The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensure technical excellence and regulatory compliance, develop client relationships, and support the growth of the company’s marine engineering services.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the delivery of marine infrastructure projects from concept development through detailed design, construction support, and asset management.

· Serve as Engineer of Record and provide technical oversight for the assessment, design, rehabilitation, and upgrade of marine and waterfront structures.

· Direct structural inspections, condition assessments, load capacity evaluations, and rehabilitation planning for existing marine infrastructure.

· Review and approve engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, drawings, and design deliverables.

· Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and quality assurance processes to ensure successful project execution.

· Supervise, mentor, and develop engineers, designers, and technical staff while fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth.

· Lead proposal preparation, fee development, project planning, and business development initiatives.

· Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, port authorities, government agencies, contractors, Indigenous communities, and regulatory bodies.

· Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, civil, geotechnical, coastal, environmental, and construction specialists.

· Support strategic planning and contribute to the expansion of Albion Marine Solutions' marine infrastructure engineering practice.

· Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulations, and professional engineering requirements.

· Participate in site investigations, field reviews, stakeholder meetings, and project presentations as required.

· Promote workplace safety, quality management, and continuous improvement across all engineering activities.

Qualifications Required

· Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

· Current Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration in British Columbia.

· Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience, including at least 5 years directly related to marine infrastructure and waterfront structures.

· Demonstrated involvement in at least three completed marine infrastructure design, rehabilitation, or upgrade projects with substantial technical responsibility.

· Proven experience performing structural assessments and overseeing engineering analysis and design calculations.

· Experience managing engineering projects, supervising technical staff, preparing technical proposals, and administering project budgets.

· Strong knowledge of applicable Canadian engineering codes, standards, and marine infrastructure design practices.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

· Ability to effectively engage with infrastructure owners, clients, contractors, regulators, and stakeholders.

Preferred

· More than 15 years of relevant professional experience.

· Previous experience as a Marine Structural Lead, Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role.

· Experience working with Canadian Port Authorities, BC Ferries, Transport Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, shipyards, terminal operators, or federal marine infrastructure owners.

· Knowledge of marine inspection techniques, underwater inspection programs, non-destructive testing (NDT), corrosion assessment and mitigation, structural health monitoring, and asset management systems.

· Established professional network within the marine infrastructure sector and demonstrated ability to attract and develop new business opportunities.

· Experience supporting infrastructure asset management programs and long-term capital planning initiatives.

Core Competencies

· Technical Leadership

· Marine Structural Engineering Expertise

· Strategic Planning and Decision-Making

· Project and Financial Management

· Client Relationship Management

· Business Development

· Team Leadership and Mentorship

· Quality Assurance and Risk Management

· Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

· Regulatory Compliance and Professional Practice

Employment Type

· Full-Time, Permanent