Coastal Engineer - Entry Level

About the role

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for an Entry-Level Coastal Engineer to join our Baltimore office.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Apply coastal models to study waves, currents, and sediment transport
• Aid in coastal engineering design, including living shorelines, shoreline stabilization, and flood resiliency projects
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, and quantity estimates
• Support marine terminal design efforts through computer model simulations of floating vessels
• Conduct data and engineering analyses and GIS mapping
• Perform field work as needed
• Prepare written reports
• Collect and navigate field data
• Implement scientific and regulatory tasks to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policies, including NEPA, Endangered Species Act, and Clean Water Act
• Assist with various project types such as wetland restoration, dredging, waterfront structures, coastal and environmental protection initiatives, and marine terminal design

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Coastal Engineering, Naval Architecture, or related field, Graduation date on or before December 2026
• GPA higher than 3.0
• Prior experience with coastal engineering software such as AQWA, WAMIT, OrcaFlex, DHI MIKE, Delft3D, OpenFoam, Flow3D
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or GIS
• Ability to write technical reports and analyze large datasets
• Programming skills (MATLAB, Python, etc.)
• Understanding of probability and statistics

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings, and wellness programs
• Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Active mentoring and leadership development programs

Working Conditions

• Sedentary work for prolonged periods
• Occasional travel

Pay

Base Salary Range: $36.00 to $40.00 per hour based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting the required qualifications in the job description.