Project Engineer - Construction Management

Job Description Project Engineer Coastal, Waterfront & Dredging Projects Location: Northern California & San Francisco area50%+ local travel to project sites Company Snapshot (redacted) 100% employee-owned science & engineering consulting firmDecades of industry track recordHundreds of team members, dozens of U.S. locationsRanked among top engineering firms nationally (ENR Top 150)Values-based, collaborative, flexible work environment92%+ retention rateStrong professional growth opportunities Role Summary Support coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects across ports, marinas, shorelines, marine infrastructureWork closely with project managers, scientists, and construction teamsHelp bring projects from concept through construction Projects You'll Support Marina and port facility upgradesDredging and beneficial use planningShoreline stabilization, dune/berm restoration, coastal resiliency effortsMarine terminal improvements and structural rehabilitations Key Responsibilities Perform coastal engineering analyses (wave and structural calculations)Develop/review design drawings, technical details, specificationsPrepare construction documents (plans, specs, reports, memos)Provide construction technical oversightRespond to RFIsReview submittalsConduct site visits (Bay Area marine/coastal projects)Assist in shoreline stabilization planning, engineering, rehab, constructionApply firm's project delivery methodology for quality/schedule/cost controlEvaluate project risks and develop mitigation strategiesMaintain current knowledge of CA coastal/marine regulationsSupport Project Managers with schedules, budgets, task coordination, deliverable trackingContribute to proposal development and technical best-practices library Compensation & Benefits $70,000$130,000/year (varies by experience, location, licensure)Performance incentive bonusesOn-the-spot bonusesQuarterly/annual bonuses (exempt members)Medical, dental, vision insuranceEAP, disability, retirementHoliday pay, PTO Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Civil, Structural, Coastal, Marine, Ocean Engineering, or related field5+ years engineering consulting experience (civil infrastructure)4+ years hands-on construction oversight/field servicesEIT certification requiredPE license in CA (or ability to obtain within 24 months)Coastal/marine engineering experienceDesign-bid-build project experienceRegulatory coordination / permitting negotiation experienceExperience with proposals, cost estimates, funding strategiesFamiliarity with state/federal infrastructure grant/loan programs Why Is This a Great Opportunity Growth-focused role: Clear path to PE licensure support (client covers/encourages obtaining CA PE within 24 months)Niche specialization: Rare opportunity in coastal/marine/waterfront engineering a specialized, less-saturated niche compared to general civil engineering rolesDiverse project exposure: Candidate will touch marinas, ports, dredging, shoreline resilience, and marine terminal projects strong resume-builder across multiple project typesEmployee-owned culture: Client is 100% employee-owned with 92%+ retention rate signals strong culture, low turnover risk, and long-term candidate satisfactionEstablished & stable: Client is a top-150 ranked engineering firm (ENR) with decades of history financially stable, not a startup riskStrong compensation range: $70K$130K base + performance/on-the-spot/quarterly bonuses + full benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO)High-impact work: Candidate contributes directly to public infrastructure, coastal resilience, and environmental protection meaningful, mission-driven workCareer trajectory: Ideal for a mid-career engineer (5+ yrs consulting, 4+ yrs field/construction oversight) looking to specialize and move toward PE licensure and technical leadership