Senior Coastal Engineer: 4153

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of coastal engineering projects, including beach nourishment, dune restoration, waterfront structures, and living shorelines, using advanced engineering tools and methodologies.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight throughout all project phases, from initial planning and design to construction and monitoring.
• Conduct coastal modeling (e.g., waves, sediment transport, hydrodynamic circulation) to inform project design and assess potential impacts.
• Ensure all project designs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental impact assessments and permitting requirements.
• Work closely with clients, including government agencies and private sector partners, to understand project needs, present solutions, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Contribute to practice strategic initiatives, direction, goal setting, client identification, market challenges and opportunities.
• Prepare detailed project documentation, including engineering reports, design drawings, specifications, and technical memoranda.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the team.
• Implement quality control procedures to ensure all project deliverables meet the firm’s standards and client expectations.
• Aid in the preparation of proposals, including technical scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules for new business opportunities.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and construction oversight as required, ensuring project work is carried out according to design specifications.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Coastal, Ocean Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license required in one or more states along the Gulf Coast, with the ability to obtain licensure in relevant states if not already held.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in coastal engineering, with demonstrated expertise in project design and implementation within the Gulf Coast or similar environments.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in coastal engineering software and tools (e.g., Delft3D, ADCIRC, SWAN), as well as GIS applications for coastal analysis.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex coastal challenges.
• Team Player: Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a collaborative approach to project delivery.
• Travel: Willingness to travel for project site visits, client meetings, and industry events as needed.

Company Overview

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm that plans, designs, engineers, constructs, and purports to improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Founded in 1950, Halff has been recognized as a Top Workplace in America due to its focus on people and the culture they create. With over 35 offices across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, and Georgia, Halff offers a range of services and benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, and life insurance; long-term and short-term disability insurance; paid time off (PTO) and 8 company-paid holidays (including Veteran's Day for veterans); traditional and Roth 401(k) plans; employee stock ownership plan (ESOP); health savings account (HSA); 529 college savings plan; flexible spending accounts (FSA); employee assistance plan; and competitive salaries commensurate with experience. Halff is committed to a drug-free workplace and offers random drug testing for positions subject to federal regulations.