Senior Coastal Engineer

Senior Coastal Engineer

Senior Coastal Engineer to lead, manage, and grow our coastal engineering practice on the Atlantic Seaboard. The position will be based out of our West Palm Beach, Florida office, with flexibility to work out of other Florida offices including Boca Raton, Orlando, Clearwater, and Tampa Bay.

Overview

Apply your experience in developing complex and innovative coastal engineering solutions in a dynamic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop business and manage clients and projects in coastal projects including beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, dredging, environmental restoration, and mitigation.
• Task and project management, including coastal engineering investigations and planning work, budgeting, schedule adherence, 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: This position requires 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 are offered.
• Fieldwork: Up to 20%
• Overnight travel: Up to 20%

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. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs.