Waterfront & Coastal Engineer / Project Manager

Our waterfront and coastal design group is seeking a Heavy Civil / Structural Engineer / Waterfront & Coastal Engineer / Project Manager for our Mid‑Atlantic offices. This role is an opportunity to partner with senior technical experts in our East Region and work on a variety of coastal and waterfront projects, including community waterfronts, marinas, marine terminals, recreational piers, harbors, and waterfront parks. Primary Responsibilities and Duties Manage a variety of heavy civil / waterfront / coastal projects of varying complexity and size. Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets. Serve as a technical lead for the design of waterfront projects, including preparing construction drawings, contract documents, technical specifications, regulatory filings, cost estimates, and reports. Manage on‑site field staff and act as the primary point of contact in discussions with clients and contractors. Provide technical direction and training to staff as necessary to complete assignments. Take a significant role in securing new work, including proposal preparation, client development, and networking. Mentor, coach, and develop junior staff. Qualifications B.S. or M.S. in Civil, Waterfront, Coastal, or Structural Engineering, or equivalent. 8+ years of experience working on waterfront and coastal design projects with structural aspects. Prior experience in marine, bridge, or heavy civil engineering design is preferred. Registered professional engineer within the Atlantic and/or New England states, or ability to obtain reciprocity within 1 year of hire date. Ability to travel for site visits, client meetings, and business development opportunities (including overnight travel as needed). Possess a valid driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications Ability to manage small to medium projects in all phases of engineering design, including field investigations, preliminary designs, regulatory approvals, final design, and development of contract documents. Experience with regulatory/environmental permitting associated with waterfront infrastructure projects. Experience with coastal circulation and wave modeling programs assisting in the design of piers, docks, rip‑rap revetments, seawalls, bulkheads, and marinas. Experience supporting beach nourishment and living shoreline projects. Knowledge of hydraulic modelling for stormwater collection systems and coastal outfall structure design is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Benefits Market‑Competitive Compensation, including eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Pay range for this position: $80,000 – $100,000 per year. Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and more. Well‑being program and paid parental leave. Commuter benefits. Hybrid work schedules and cell phone stipends. GEI University with continuing education assistance and tuition reimbursement. Professional development and advancement opportunities. Paid holidays and generous paid time off program. Profit sharing and 401(k). Opportunity to be an owner and shareholder. Physical Requirements Primarily sedentary work with occasional light to medium physical activity. May involve walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods. Lifting up to 30 pounds (floor to waist). Occasional climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, and bending. Standard computer use and repetitive motion. GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr