Posted: 31-Mar-25
Location: Long Beach, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: Up to $219,000
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Internal Number: M 5002
The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $200 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the country.
Summary: The Engineering Services Bureau comprises six key divisions, including Engineering Design, Program Management, Construction Management, Project Controls, Survey, and Maintenance. Within this structure, the Engineering Design and Program Management Divisions are responsible for the following:
- The Engineering Design Division (EDD) is responsible for the delivery of quality engineering design services for the Port’s infrastructure and assets through collaboration, innovative technology, and setting the standards of excellence for now and into the future. EDD provides design management services, including preparation of preliminary engineering/feasibility studies, engineering analysis, basis of design, detailed designs, plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimates. EDD provides support services during bidding, construction, and project close-out. EDD develops and updates standards and design criteria for wharf, traffic control and operations, rail, shore-to-ship power, electrical, terminal development, pavement, public works infrastructure, and dredging.
- The Program Management Division has the high calling of managing what is consistently one of the most extensive capital programs of any port in the nation. The work of the division includes short- and long-range planning and studies to define and program infrastructure needs both internally and with trade-related stakeholders and other agencies; the management of both individual projects and large-scale programs from beginning to end; advocacy for authorizations, legislation, and funding with state and federal partners; and managing the Engineering Services Bureau’s continuous improvement processes related to project/program delivery.
Location: Long Beach, CA (some work from home days, but not fully remote).
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field is required. Registration as a Professional Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineer in California is required. Master’s degree and/or professional certifications (program management, engineering design) is preferred.
Required Qualifications and Experience: Five or more years of increasingly responsible engineering experience working with Port/Harbor, transportation, or related projects of similar scale and complexity, which must be done as a registered Professional Engineer in a supervisory capacity with direct reports. This qualifying experience must have been attained after successful graduation with a degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field OR after passing the Professional Engineers examination. Must have experience in project management, construction management and/or technical design with previous experience managing projects and budgets.
Compensation & Benefits: Annual salary of up to $219,000. Placement will be based on qualifications. An attractive package of executive level benefits is also included.
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To Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume to Shey-Harding Executive Search by Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:59pm Pacific time. jeff@shey-harding.com; www.shey-harding.com; 562-252-8516. The port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice to accept additional applications.
Candidate Connect (Information Session): To find out more about this exciting new career opportunity AND the Port of Long Beach, please join us for our Candidate Connect virtual information session on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 5-6pm PM PDT, via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087, Phone Conference ID: 619 818 669#. Join the meeting now
Port of Long Beach is fair opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. www.polb.com
Selection Procedure: The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act or https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/the-fair-chance-act.