Director, Marine Engineering

Port Saint John is seeking a Marine Engineer to join its Infrastructure, Assets and Engineering team. This role leads and supports marine infrastructure projects that enable safe, efficient and sustainable port operations.

The Marine Engineer provides technical and project management expertise for piers, berths, wharves, navigation channels, turning basins, dredging and other marine assets. The position is the Port's technical lead for capital dredging and supports the operational dredging program while collaborating with internal teams, consultants, contractors, regulators and port users.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver marine infrastructure projects from scope development and procurement through construction and close-out.
• Lead the capital dredging program and support operational dredging, including technical review, permitting, budgets, schedules, risk and stakeholder coordination.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, studies, estimates, tender documents and contractor deliverables.
• Assess navigation channels, vessel accommodation, under-keel clearance, mooring systems, berth loading and related operational requirements.
• Support inspections, condition assessments and lifecycle planning for Port-owned marine assets.
• Coordinate consultants, contractors, regulators, terminal operators and other stakeholders while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare project updates, reports, recommendations, funding documentation and organized technical records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, marine, coastal, ocean, geotechnical or structural engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Seven to ten years of progressive engineering experience, preferably involving marine or port infrastructure, dredging, coastal works, heavy civil infrastructure or major capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience with project delivery, procurement, construction, contract administration, consultant management and contractor oversight.
• Strong technical judgment, project management, communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer, or eligibility for registration, with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick.
• Eligibility to obtain the required Transport Canada security clearance and possession of a valid Class 5 New Brunswick driver's license, or equivalent.
• Project management or related marine construction, dredging, environmental, safety or asset management credentials are considered assets.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Put safety and wellness first, using a safety-first approach to guide your decisions.
• Show initiative, embrace innovation and persevere when facing obstacles.
• Treat others with respect and build trust through honesty, openness and accountability.
• Commit to continuous learning and support the development of your colleagues.
• Include others by building strong relationships and engaging meaningfully with

Work with us

Port Saint John operates on the traditional and unceded territory of the Wolastoqey, Mi'Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations. Our commitment to truth and reconciliation is grounded in respect for Indigenous cultures and heritage and in building meaningful relationships.

Port Saint John connects people and markets by building partnerships and developing innovative solutions that create economic and social value. With links to more than 350 ports worldwide and direct access to central Canadian markets through Canadian National and Canadian Pacific rail networks and the Trans-Canada Highway, the Port is a key facilitator of trade within Canada's Atlantic Gateway. Our transportation infrastructure provides a marine gateway to global markets while supporting prosperity and sustainability.

Help shape the future of marine infrastructure at Port Saint John. If your experience and values align with this opportunity, we invite you to apply.

The application deadline is October 19th.