Marine/Port Design Engineer - Entry level

Entry-Level Marine/Port Design Engineer

Paducah, Kentucky 

Launch Your Career in Maritime Infrastructure

We are seeking a motivated entry-level engineer to join our marine and waterfront engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in helping plan and design ports, harbors, and waterfront infrastructure that supports communities. 

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and gain hands-on exposure to projects from early planning through construction while building the technical skills needed for professional licensure.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Mentorship from experienced marine and waterfront engineers


• Exposure to real-world projects from planning through construction


• Support for Professional Engineer (PE) licensure


• Opportunities for field experience and technical development


• Clear career growth within a collaborative engineering environment

Essential Job Functions:

• Support the planning, analysis, and design of port, harbor, and waterfront infrastructure projects


• Assist with engineering calculations, preparation of plans, specifications, and technical reports


• Collaborate with Civil, Structural, Transportation, Geotechnical, and Environmental teams on multidisciplinary projects


• Contribute to feasibility studies, conceptual layouts, and development of opinions of probable cost


• Participate in project meetings, agency coordination, and client discussions as part of the design team


• Assist with construction-phase services, including submittal reviews and field observations

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline


• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months


• Strong interest in marine, waterfront, coastal, or heavy civil infrastructure


• Solid analytical, communication, and technical writing skills


• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and grow in a team environment


• Valid Driver’s license in state of residence

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance


• Dental and Vision Coverage (employee coverage, employer paid)


• Employer Paid Life Insurance of $50,000


• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance is available for employee and their dependents  


• Paid Medical Leave


• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance 


• Generous Company Match 401 (k) program


• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 


• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)


• Flexible Schedule


• Paid Time Off


• Ten Paid Holidays

Job Type:  

• Full-time

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I understand the position I am applying for is an at-will position, meaning that either the Employer or I may terminate our relationship at any time, with or without cause, except as required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period. I understand that no supervisor or representative of Employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied written or oral agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by the employer’s chief executive officer.

Applicant understands and acknowledges that, if hired, they will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 form for this purpose. 

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. and Marcum Engineering LLC are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers, committed to a diverse workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics, citizenship status, or any other legally protected basis.