By Thomas Spencer, P.E., S.E., P.Eng, BC.PE, M.ASCE, Sean Chapman, P.E., M.ASCE, and Noah Elwood, P.E., BC.OE, BC.PE, M.ASCE Waterfront infrastructure is vital to national security, economic growth, and recreation. A specialized discipline within civil engineering has evolved to support the inspection, assessment, and design of waterfront facilities. Historically, the waterfront practitioner has relied on experience and knowledge to inspect and assess waterfront structures.