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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.