Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer

About the role

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you. Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate!

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and designer on a variety of coastal, waterfront, and marine infrastructure projects, supporting planning, engineering, and construction efforts
• Perform coastal condition calculations and structural analyses to develop and review designs for shoreline protection, stabilization systems, and marine/waterfront structures, including projects in contaminated sediment remedial zones
• Lead the development of construction documents, including plans and specifications, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish and manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and quality standards
• Identify and implement innovative design and engineering technologies, while developing and improving standard work practices for marine and coastal engineering
• Contribute to Foth’s technical excellence by maintaining regulatory knowledge and supporting the development of the firm’s technical library in structural and coastal engineering
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, effectively communicating complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and advancing coastal engineering competencies through coaching and professional development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience in the areas of feasibility, design, and/or construction management
• Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years with an engineering consulting firm with an emphasis in coastal or environmental engineering or science
• Previous experience with the following: Integrating complex engineering and environmental sciences on coastal projects, establishing working relationships with regulators, projects on the Great Lakes or in the Midwest

Benefits

Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances.

All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses.

Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits.