Coastal Engineer (PE)
About the role
This isn’t just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy. HDR is seeking a Coastal Engineer (PE) to join our nationally ranked team of coastal professionals.
Responsibilities
- Lead the analysis and design of coastal restoration projects, including:
- Mechanical engineering
- Marsh restoration
- Beach nourishment
- Shoreline protection and stabilization
- Perform engineering design for dredging, beach nourishment, and coastal restoration projects, including:
- Channel layout and alignment
- Dredging production estimates
- Placement area and beneficial use design
- Shoreline protection and stabilization
- Develop construction plans and specifications for successful project implementation, particularly along the Texas coast
- Contribute to and collaborate with a growing team of numerical modeling experts, supporting development of:
- Wave models
- Tidal circulation models
- Storm surge analyses
- Vessel-induced wave modeling
- Support and lead:
- Proposal development
- Scope definition
- Cost estimating
- Project management activities
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, representing HDR within the community and industry
Qualifications
- MS degree in Coastal, Ocean, or Civil engineering preferred
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in coastal engineering projects
- Experience with numerical modeling of waves, tidal circulation, and storm surge. Alternatively, strong experience in development of construction plans, specifications, and project management
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Familiarity with wave growth and transformation, coastal and estuarine hydrodynamics, littoral processes, sediment transport, marine dredging, and basic geotechnical or structural systems
- Ability to work independently in addition to planning, organizing, and assisting groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Suitable candidates may focus on technical topics or engineering design and execution
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
- Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
- Full-time Employee Status: Regular
What We Believe
We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you’ll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Houston
Other Locations
- United States-Texas-Corpus Christi
- United States-Mississippi-Flowood
- United States-Florida-Doral
- United States-Texas-Austin
- United States-Florida-Tampa
- United States-Louisiana-Metairie
- United States-Florida-Pensacola
- United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale
- United States-Louisiana-Lafayette
- United States-Florida-Jacksonville
Industry
Water
Schedule
Full-time
Business Class
Coastal Engineering
Job Posting
Jun 24, 2026