Hatch

Marine Structural Engineer

Hatch$114K — $149K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering; master's preferred in ports, marine, or coastal engineering.
  • 8+ years' experience in design of port and marine structures, including reinforced concrete and structural steel.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1-2 years; California PE strongly preferred.
  • General understanding of port planning, environmental constraints, and navigation safety.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across geographies.
  • Strong communication skills for clarity in technical details.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset capable of working under constraints.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP2000, and familiar with AutoCAD and Staad Pro.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Project Engineer or Manager, overseeing technical teams and deliverables.
  • Apply engineering principles for efficient solutions in complex environments.
  • Conduct marine structural engineering efforts meeting standards and client needs.
  • Analyze engineering and planning data to support project objectives.
  • Prepare and review project documentation including reports and specifications.
  • Perform site visits, inspections, and construction support activities.
  • Lead business development efforts through proposals and client relationship building.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Collaborate on exciting projects
  • Work with a diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Opportunity to think globally and work locally
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 98430

Job Category: Infrastructure; Engineering

Location: Long Beach, CA, United States

Join our Ports & Terminals Group to support engineering, design, and planning initiatives for major container terminals, bulk and break-bulk facilities, offshore wind support facilities, cruise terminals, and other port assets. You will participate in multidisciplinary teams responsible for developing and delivering marine structural designs, inspections, rehabilitations, resilience measures, studies, and advanced structural analyses for a wide variety of marine waterfront or nearshore projects. This role involves close collaboration with other engineers and planners and participation across multiple project teams.

As an employee with Hatch, you will work alongside industry experts, contribute to high-impact client projects, and grow within an organization committed to innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as Project Engineer, Package Coordinator, or Manager on a variety of engagements, overseeing technical teams, workstreams, deliverables, budgets, client interactions, and issue resolution within Hatch's project governance framework.
  • Apply sound engineering principles to deliver efficient and cost-effective solutions in complex, multivariable, and multidisciplinary environments.
  • Conduct marine structural engineering and design efforts in alignment with established standards, quality objectives, and client needs.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret engineering, planning, and operational data to support project objectives.
  • Prepare and review drawings, RFIs, permit applications, technical specifications, basis of design reports, structural analysis models, reports, technical memoranda, presentations, schedules, maps, figures, and diagrams.
  • Perform site visits, structural inspections, condition assessments, and construction support activities as required.
  • Lead and contribute to proposals, proposal interview materials, and other business development materials.
  • Build client relationships, promote Hatch's services, and identify new business opportunities.
  • Support staff development, management, and recruitment activities including active mentorship and development of graduates in technical fields of port and marine competencies.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering; master's degree preferred in the field of ports, marine and/or coastal engineering.
  • 8+ years' experience in detailed design of port and/or marine structures, including detailed structural analysis and design for reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural steel, timber, and specialized waterfront materials according to US practice codes and standards, including ASCE, ACI, PIANC, etc.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1-2 years (California PE strongly preferred).
  • General understanding of port planning precepts through working with market forecasts, environmental and social constraints, and navigation safety requirements within the port operational environment.
  • Proven ability to execute and collaborate across multiple concurrent projects in various geographies.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information, including technical details, clearly and effectively.
  • An entrepreneurial "can do" mindset with the ability to work under real-world constraints.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP2000, OPTIMOOR and familiarity with AutoCAD and Staad Pro.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally for short site visits, client meetings, and project workshops as required.


  • Preferred experience in:
    • Metocean data acquisition, statistical assessment, numerical wave transformation modeling, and application of these on structural design.
    • A programming language (e.g., MATLAB or Python).
    • Advanced finite element software (e.g., Abaqus).


Salary Range: $114,000 - $149,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

Why join us?

  • Work with great people to make a difference
  • Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
  • Top employer


What we offer you?

  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally


Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

About Hatch

Hatch is a Japanese company that designs and manufactures eyewear. The company was founded in 2011 by Chris Esposito and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Hatch offers a variety of eyewear products, including sunglasses and prescription glasses, and is known for its minimalist designs. The company has collaborated with a number of other brands and designers, including Porter Yoshida & Co. and Alexander Wang. Hatch has a small but dedicated following and has been featured in a number of fashion publications.
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