Senior Engineer

Company: Port of Corpus Christi
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

SENIOR ENGINEER

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Port Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is currently seeking a dynamic engineering professional to join our team! Working within the Engineering Services Department, the Senior Engineer will manage and execute a variety of multidisciplinary engineering projects. Candidates will have a deep understanding of port and landside infrastructure, marine operations and associated engineering systems, with proven experience in leading cross-functional project teams.

PCCA's Engineering team is responsible for the successful development, delivery, and completion of projects, including design of PCCA facilities and infrastructure, construction program management, and development of PCCA's capital improvement program at one of the nation's largest ports. The Senior Engineer will play a key part in growing our engineering team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leads the design, development, and implementation of infrastructure projects related to ports, marine, rail, industrial terminals, and facilities
Manages and coordinates multidisciplinary teams and construction activities
Contributes to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and methodologies within the team
Provides leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring the adoption of best engineering practices and a high standard of work
Assists with initiating, monitoring, or performing tasks associated with the goals and objectives of the PCCA's Strategic Plan
Performs annual facility inspections; recommends and formulates projects for inclusion into the annual budget
Develops cost estimates for professional services and project construction to support budget and capital program planning
Prepares technical requirements, develops project scopes, and negotiates fees for professional services contracts
Coordinates with and oversees design consultants in the preparation of designs, plans, estimates, specifications and construction bid documents for simple to complex construction projects
Prepares presentations, correspondence, and exhibits for Commission, staff, working groups, and committee meetings
Manages and tracks project control metrics, KPI's and activities, identifies potential risks, and proposes solutions to keep projects on track
Leverages technical knowledge and experience to ensure project objectives are met
Provides excellent customer service and establishes effective partnerships, with a problem-solving and consensus-building attitude
Possess the skill set to concisely translate technical subject matter to non-technical and diverse stakeholders
Functions in pre- and post-disaster preparedness as an essential employee
Enter and work in secure areas requiring Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) credentials
CPR certified or ability to become CPR certified within the first year of employment
Tier 2 status designation

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The preferred candidate for this position should be a detail-oriented professional with a demonstrated track record in project development, design and construction administration. The successful candidate should be a creative problem-solver with a collaborative style of effective project management who can fit well within an energetic and dedicated team. We are seeking the following:

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
Registered Professional Engineer in Texas (preferred) or would consider registration in another state with the ability to become licensed in Texas within six months of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during the course of employment
Valid driver's license

EXPERIENCE & JOB KNOWLEDGE

Minimum ten years of experience in engineering design, construction administration and project management preferred
Port, civil, rail, marine, industrial, site development or structural engineering experience preferred
Multi-disciplined knowledge of engineering techniques and theories
Experience in negotiation of design consultant contracts and construction change management desirable
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Knowledge of relevant software tools for design, analysis and project management
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel, PowerPoint, and other related applications
Proficiency in reading design drawings and technical specifications to visualize constructed end-products to identify project risks and provide constructability insight

NON-TECHNICAL SKILLS

Has a growth mindset
Exemplifies high critical thinking skills
Willingly accepts feedback; is coachable
Fosters team collaboration

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Strong analytical skills, with solid customer service orientation, a history of effective partnerships, problem-solving and consensus building
Proven expertise in consultant contract negotiation and management, ensuring successful project delivery. Demonstrated experience high quality engineering work
Ability to solve complex engineering problems, anticipate issues, identify and evaluate alternatives and make sound, independent conclusions and recommendations
Knowledge of construction methods, practices, materials and techniques
Experienced in writing and creating reports/presentations and strong formal presentation proficiency
Ability to understand, interpret, explain and apply PCCA policies and state and federal laws related to all aspects of operations

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ability to perform essential job functions, including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, typing and occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to work in a general office environment with some exposure to the elements when visiting jobsites.
Ability to wear personnel protective equipment, including hard hat, steel-toed footwear, eye and hearing protection when performing work functions at the jobsite
Ability to operate light-weight highway vehicles and standard office equipment; ability to work the requisite hours to fulfill position objectives, including evenings and/or weekends, as needed

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and qualified candidates must apply online at www.portofcc.com on or before Thursday, April 17, 2025, 11:59 PM CST.

If you are selected for a position with PCCA, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a drug test and alcohol screening as well as a verification of information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, PCCA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status.

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