Coastal Engineer (PE)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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We believe water is more than a resource, it's a shared responsibility. As part of our Water Business Group, you'll help shape how communities manage water for generations to come. From delivering safe drinking water and treating wastewater responsibly to developing sustainable water supplies and protecting lives and property through flood control, your work will directly support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience. We bring together experts across disciplines to solve complex challenges with bold thinking and technical excellence. Whether you're modernizing aging systems or pioneering innovative approaches, your contributions will make a meaningful difference in people's lives. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead change, drive progress, and leave a lasting legacy.

HDR is seeking a Coastal Engineer (PE) to join our nationally ranked team of coastal professionals. We're looking for individuals passionate about restoring and protecting coastlines through innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects along the Texas coast while collaborating with a team of leading engineers, scientists, and modelers.

About the Role

In this role, you will support and lead the analysis and design of dredging, beach nourishment, and coastal restoration projects , helping deliver solutions that enhance resilience, improve ecosystems, and support coastal communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and design of coastal restoration projects , including:
  • Marsh restoration
  • Beach nourishment
  • Shoreline protection and stabilization
• Perform engineering design for dredging, beach nourishment, and coastal restoration projects, including:
  • Channel layout and alignment
  • Dredging production estimates
  • Placement area and beneficial use design
  • Shoreline protection and stabilization
• Develop construction plans and specifications for successful project implementation, particularly along the Texas coast
• Contribute to and collaborate with a growing team of numerical modeling experts , supporting development of:
  • Wave models
  • Tidal circulation models
  • Storm surge analyses
  • Vessel-induced wave modeling
• Support and lead:
  • Proposal development
  • Scope definition
  • Cost estimating
  • Project management activities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships , representing HDR within the community and industry

Preferred Qualifications

• MS degree in Coastal, Ocean, or Civil engineering preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in coastal engineering projects
• Experience with numerical modeling of waves, tidal circulation, and storm surge. Alternatively, strong experience in development of construction plans, specifications, and project management. The candidate may focus on technical topics or engineering design and execution.
• Suitable candidates must possess strong analytical and communication skills.
• Demonstrate familiarity with wave growth and transformation, coastal and estuarine hydrodynamics, littoral processes, sediment transport, marine dredging, and basic geotechnical or structural systems.
• Ability to work independently in addition to planning, organizing, and assisting groups of medium to large teams of professionals and technicians dependent on project/task

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• Previous experience in water resources engineering projects
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location: United States-Texas-Houston Other Locations: United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Mississippi-Flowood, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Florida-Jacksonville Industry: Water Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Coastal Engineering and Restoration Job Posting: Jun 24, 2026