Senior Coastal Engineer, Coastal Scientist, or Coastal Planner

Overview Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment. Opportunity Stantec Consulting Services Inc. seeks a driven Senior Coastal Engineer, Coastal Scientist, or Coastal Planner to join our growing coastal engineering practice. The candidate will be a leader and a mentor with a minimum of 10 years of coastal experience. The candidate must be located in the San Francisco Bay Area and will serve as the practice’s on‑ground presence for coastal work in SF Bay. The Stantec Coastal Solutions Group is a diverse and collaborative team that leads and supports a wide variety of coastal work across the US and Canada. Team members are expected to contribute to projects in the coastal environment through planning, restoration, adaptation, and/or engineering and to be an expert or developing expert in at least one of the following areas: Core Areas of Expertise Natural hazards and coastal flood risk management Coastal hydrodynamics and morphology Coastal vulnerability and adaptation planning Design and analysis of coastal structures, ports, harbors, and waterways Coastal management, environmental restoration, and enhancement Nature‑based solutions to address coastal ecosystem restoration and sea‑level rise adaptation and resilience Key Responsibilities Provide leadership overseeing Stantec’s on‑going coastal work in the San Francisco Bay Area, and potentially throughout CA. Project manage the development and management of scopes, schedules, and budgets for coastal‑oriented projects and tasks. Participate in and eventually lead proposal efforts for coastal engineering or adaptation projects. Contribute to Stantec’s business‑development efforts in coastal engineering, adaptation, and planning in the San Francisco Bay Area. Establish and grow Stantec’s connections to coastal clients by tracking business opportunities and developing relationships with clients. Work with and mentor junior staff. Oversee staff involved in coastal engineering and planning work. Develop coastal adaptation plans, engineering designs, and modeling, or review the work of coastal staff. Communicate effectively and apply a high level of understanding the principles and practices of coastal engineering, planning, or adaptation. Minimum Qualifications Master of Science degree in Civil, Coastal, Environmental Engineering, Planning, or related field with 10+ years of experience in one of the areas of expertise listed above. OR Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering, Planning, or related field with 15+ years of experience in one of the areas of expertise listed above. Demonstrated high level of understanding of the principles and practices of coastal engineering, planning, or adaptation. Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to conduct effective client and agency presentations and produce written technical reports. Experience in client engagement, business development, and an established professional network in SF Bay. Strong understanding and experience in navigating the coastal regulatory and planning landscape in SF Bay. Preferred Qualifications Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California. Strong project‑management experience, with the ability to organize and rally a diverse team to execute a scope on schedule and on budget. Established relationships with potential clients and local public agencies. Track record of winning coastal engineering, adaptation, or planning work in the SF Bay Area. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Pay Range Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP): $162,000 – $243,100 annually. Benefits Summary Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans; a wellness program; health‑saving accounts; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan; employee stock purchase program; life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; short‑term and long‑term disability plans; emergency travel benefits; tuition reimbursement; professional membership fee coverage; and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave, and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law. Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements. Equal Employment Opportunity Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. 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