Metro New York Area Waterfront & Coastal Engineering Practice Leader

Overview Location: New York, NY, United States Date Posted: Jan 10, 2026 GEI is seeking individuals aligned with our culture to join our growing waterfront and coastal design group. If you are interested in a rewarding career and have the opportunity to work on large and complex water infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply and find success at GEI. Our waterfront and coastal design group seeks a Waterfront & Coastal Engineering Practice Leader to join one of our Metro New York Area offices. This is a senior seller/doer role with significant business development and revenue generation responsibility. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow and develop our waterfront and coastal engineering practice in the Metro New York Area. You will work on waterfront and coastal projects including waterfront assets, commercial ports and marinas, coastal erosion and processes, dredging and beach nourishments, marine terminals, recreational piers, flood protection features, harbors, and waterfront parks. Responsibilities Grow our waterfront and coastal engineering practice by developing new and existing clients and markets while cross-selling GEI’s other core business areas including environmental, water resources, ecological, and civil engineering consulting. Serve as a technical leader and mentor. Assist with recruiting, managing, and training staff. Lead proposal efforts, maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participate in client-based professional organizations, and make presentations at industry events. Manage a variety of waterfront and coastal projects. Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and budgets. Serve as a technical lead for the design of waterfront structures, including preparing construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports. Contribute to strategic planning at the office, regional, and national level. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated success growing and leading a practice, inclusive of mentoring others. B.S. or M.S. in civil, marine, structural, or similar engineering and Professional Engineer’s license. 15+ years of experience working on waterfront and coastal projects with 10+ years in a project/program management role. Registered Professional Engineer in New York and New Jersey. Experience leading interdisciplinary design teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to travel for site visits / inspections, client meetings, and business development opportunities (to include overnight travel, as needed). Possess a valid US driver’s license. Preferred Qualifications Significant experience in the Metro New York Area and a well-established professional network Experience with the laws and regulations governing the public procurement process in New York and New Jersey. About GEI Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges. Total Rewards Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus Pay Range For This Position: $150,000 - $200,000/year Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program Rewards and Recognition GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k) Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder A Vibrant Culture focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Physical Requirements and Work Environment GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr GEI Consultants, Inc.