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Overview

Kimley-Horn has an opportunity for a motivated Practice Leader to expand our Coastal and Marine Structures practice in Arlington, Virgina and surrounding areas!

Responsibilities

+ Provide marine structural engineering related design, analysis, and studies for domestic and international marine, coastal and heavy civil projects.

+ Construction management and familiarity with private developers and the development process

+ Specific experience in design and inspection of marine structures including docks, marinas, wharves, piers, steel, timber and concrete pile structures, floating structures, breakwaters, seawalls, bulkheads, and waterfront facilities.

+ Experience with design of hydraulic structures will be a plus.

+ Function as a technical leader in a regional practice lead capacity, in a role that implements engineering strategy and advises on national practice strategy on Coast and Flood Infrastructure projects.

+ Proactively provides guidance and direction on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and B&V policies. May own, maintain, update, or develop engineering standards and guides. Provide technical guidance to others regarding projects or disciplines.

+ Responsible for determining identification of key client interests and drivers on projects. Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on complex projects.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field, required; Master's Degree preferred

+ Professional licensure as a P.E.

+ 15+ years of diversified structural engineering experience

+ History of providing technical design and planning on building and marine structures

+ Strong desire and ability to be engaged with clients solving project problems

+ Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization

+ Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner

+ Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably

+ Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!

_Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn_

+ Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

+ Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

+ Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

+ Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

+ Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

+ Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

**Posted Date** _1 day ago_ _(10/3/2025 12:03 PM)_

**_ID_** _2025-20320_

**_Education_** _Bachelor's Degree_

**_Discipline/Focus_** _Structural_