Coastal Engineer

About the role

The opportunity involves focusing on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on coastal engineering related to waves, tides, and erosion. You will coordinate with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects and assist with identifying key client interests and drivers on less complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, analyze, and design coastal and nearshore civil works projects, including shoreline protection and flood mitigation.
• Perform coastal, hydraulic, and hydrodynamic modeling to evaluate waves, tides, storm surge, and sediment transport.
• Prepare engineering designs, calculations, and technical reports in support of civil works projects.
• Support permitting and regulatory coordination with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate coastal engineering solutions into broader infrastructure programs.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including reviews, field observations, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to coastal resilience, risk reduction, and climate adaptation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Ability and motivation to lead portions of complex projects with guidance and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.
• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of coastal and nearshore civil works projects.
• Experience with coastal, hydraulic, and hydrodynamic modeling.
• Proficiency in preparing engineering designs, calculations, and technical reports.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with permitting and regulatory coordination.
• Knowledge of coastal resilience, risk reduction, and climate adaptation initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, and a voluntary legal plan.
• Opportunity to participate in a performance-based bonus program.

Pay

Salary Plan REG: Registered Engineering Job Grade 016

Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.