Senior Coastal Engineer
Geosyntec Consultants · West Palm Beach, FL · 1 wk ago
On-siteConsultingFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Develop business and manage clients and projects in coastal projects including beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, dredging, environmental restoration and mitigation, etc.
- Task and project management, including coastal engineering investigations and planning work, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
- Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the coastal engineering work in marine related projects;
- Management and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;
- Work plan development, data evaluation, and report writing;
- Reviewing and managing written document production;
- Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
Training
- OSHA health and safety, boater certification, defensive driving certification, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm.
- Professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring.
Fieldwork
- Up to 20% Overnight travel
Education and Licensure
- Bachelor's degree in coastal, environmental, or civil engineering, with emphasis on coastal or water resources. (required)
- Advanced degree in coastal engineering or closely related field. (preferred)
- Professional Engineer license. (required)
Skills, Experience And Qualifications
- At least 8 (10+ preferred) years of direct engineering consulting experience working on coastal and waterfront projects or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
- Proven leadership and detail-orientation skills. (required)
- Demonstrated business development and project management experience. (required)
- Experience in relevant coastal engineering software. (e.g., Waves, Littoral Transport, Sedimentation, etc.). (preferred)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)