Coastal Engineer

About the role

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is seeking a highly motivated Coastal Engineer to join our team in the Southeast region. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of professional experience in coastal analyses, a bachelor’s degree or higher in coastal, environmental, civil, or ocean engineering, or a closely related discipline, and a passion for coastal processes and restoration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of coastal processes analyses, reports, designs, permit applications, construction drawings, technical specifications and other project documentation.
• Participate in hydrographic, topographic, geologic, natural resource and related field data collection to support engineering analysis and design.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, hydrologists, geomorphologists, numerical modelers, landscape architects, ecologists, biologists, and other specialists in advancing coastal resilience and restoration approaches and other project solutions from concept to implementation.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines, while working on a team or independently.
• Provide peer review for the work of others and take initiative to provide mentoring to more junior staff.
• Other ad hoc tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Live near Tampa or Boynton Beach offices and be available for occasional travel to project sites, industry conferences and team collaboration events. Qualified candidates within a 1-hr commutable distance to other ESA offices including Sarasota, Orlando, & Pensacola will also be considered.
• Experience with performing construction observations during active coastal construction projects such as dredging, beach nourishment, coastal structures, living shorelines, wetlands creation, artificial reefs or other.
• Experience with field data collection related to coastal projects: waves, currents, beach profiles, sediment sampling, natural resources, geophysical or geotechnical data.
• Experience with environmental permitting (USACE, FDEP, other).
• Scientific diving or snorkeling experience.
• Certified/Trained Boat Operator.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in coastal analyses with an emphasis on living shorelines, beach nourishment, dredging, inlet management, or natural systems restoration.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in coastal, environmental, civil, or ocean engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Familiarity with steps to gather data, perform analyses, prepare reports, and communicate results, including working closely with colleagues in related fields.
• Skills and experience using Microsoft tools, design, and modeling software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MATLAB, or others.
• Effective communication skills and ability to foster teamwork and inclusion.
• Effective time management skills.
• Willingness to accept feedback and learn from a variety of senior staff through project work, direct supervision and in-house mentoring programs.
• Able to work independently from our Florida offices and travel for and perform occasional field visits through the state of Florida, Alabama, and others as project needs arise (coastal).
• Confidence working outside, in remote and rural settings, as well as in urban environments. Physical outdoor work may include, but may not be limited to, work in all types of weather, traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in vegetated environments, agricultural fields, arid lands, and along stream banks. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some early morning, late night and/or weekend work, as well as long hours may be required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family)
• Annual allocations of company share through our ESOP
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time and exempt role with office and field work expected.