Senior Coastal Engineer

Location: Providence, RI 02909; Amesbury, MA 01913 GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to assist in expanding the waterfront and coastal engineering practice. This position can be based out of the Providence, RI and/or Amesbury, MA GZA office locations. We expect this Waterfront/Coastal Engineer to be an enthusiastic, outgoing person willing to embrace external networking and marketing activities to help us grow our practice. As a Senior Engineer, you will manage a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex coastal projects focused on coastal modeling, coastal planning, shoreline and estuary adaptive management, and natural, nature-based features. The position requires representing GZA in client interactions from proposal development, contracting, and project performance phases and being responsible for day-to-day execution of technical, risk‑management, and financial aspects of each project. The growth aspect of this role will involve working with other GZA leaders, corporate marketing, and communications to expand the practice and further establish GZA Environmental services within the local market. The role will require strategic planning activities, professional networking, and the hiring, management, development, and mentoring of staff. The candidate should be self‑motivated, well organized, detail oriented, quality focused, safety‑minded, and able to multi‑task. Principal‑level positions require ownership within the firm while Senior Consultant/Project Manager positions have ownership opportunities with the firm and the potential for advancement to the principal level based on performance. Key Duties Lead business development activities with support from colleagues and the GZA corporate marketing and communications teams Manage a project team, delegating to office and field staff Conduct both internal and client communications Monitor team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets Conduct/review technical analyses and calculations Manage, design, and review coastal modeling (hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport) Manage, design, and review site hazard characterization and vulnerability assessments Manage, design, and review coastal protection structures, natural and nature‑based features, and shoreline/estuary enhancement/restoration solutions Lead and assist with coastal and waterfront business development initiatives Prepare proposals and write reports Coordinate and lead team meetings with project staff and clients Qualifications PhD or M.Sc. in civil, coastal, ocean, or marine engineering or sciences, or a related field P.E. license required 15+ years of experience in coastal structures, numerical modeling, and nature‑based solutions Relevant local experience with regulatory knowledge and working relationships with the New England business community, and federal, state, and local agencies Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and a background of high‑quality work products Doer‑seller aptitude with industry knowledge Proficiency in coastal modeling software (SWAN, CMS, XBeach, CEDAS) is a plus Professional licensure or the ability to obtain the license within the next 6 months Ability to collaborate in a multi‑office, team environment Self‑motivated, detail oriented, safety‑minded, and able to multi‑task Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, design team members, contractors, and construction managers Strong probabilistic design and environmental data analysis experience The base salary for this position may range between $120,000 and $200,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications. About GZA Professional development and enrichment Exciting work environment Generous, company‑subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) retirement plan Significant performance‑based bonuses in addition to base salary GZA is an employee‑owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high‑level expertise on complex projects above, below, and at ground‑level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location. GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an affirmative/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age, or other protected status. All applicants are notified of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. Note to Staffing Agencies: GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. 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