Senior Coastal Engineer

About the role

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to assist in expanding the waterfront and coastal engineering practice. This position can be based out of the Providence, RI and/or Amesbury, MA GZA office locations.

Responsibilities

• Leading business development activities with support and assistance form colleagues and GZA corporate marketing and communications team
• Managing a project team, delegating to office and field staff
• Conducting both internal and client communications
• Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets
• Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations
• Managing/Designing/Reviewing coastal modeling (hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport)
• Managing/Designing/Reviewing site hazard characterization and vulnerability assessments
• Managing/Designing/Reviewing coastal protection structures, natural & nature-based features, and shoreline/estuary enhancement/restoration solutions
• Leading and assisting with coastal and waterfront business development initiatives
• Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing reports
• Coinciding and leading team meetings with project staff and clients

Qualifications

• PhD. or M.Sc. in civil, coastal, ocean or marine engineering or sciences, or related field
• P.E. license required
• 15+ years of experience in coastal structures, numerical modeling, and nature-based solutions
• Relevant local experience with regulatory knowledge and working relationships with the New England business community, and federal, state, and local agencies
• Demonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products
• Doer-seller aptitude with industry knowledge
• Proficient in coastal modeling software (SWAN, CMS, XBeach, CEDAS) is a plus
• Professional licensure or the ability to obtain the licensing within the next 6 months
• Ability to collaborate in a multi-office, team environment
• Self-motivated, detail oriented, safety-minded, and able to multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, design team members, contractors, and construction managers

Benefits

The base salary for this position may range between $120,000.00 to $200,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

About GZA

Professional development and enrichment
Exciting work environment
Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan
Significant performance-based bonuses in addition to base salary
GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below, and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.

Company Information

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.