Coastal Waterfront Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Water Management
Coastal Waterfront Engineer
GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager to join our Coastal Waterfront team. This is a full-time position that will be located in our Oak Brook, IL or Brookfield, WI office location. The ideal candidate is a Coastal, or Geotechnical, or Civil Engineer with a strong interest in Coastal Waterfront projects across the Great Lakes Region. Projects include shoreline and beach protection, site development, living shorelines, coastal bluff slope and toe protection, dredging and various other coastal projects.
Key Duties:
- Managing projects and tasks
- Preparing project plans utilizing Civil 3D and technical specifications working closely with Principal Engineers
- Regulatory permitting
- Assist with field survey data collection and other field work as needed
- Conducting technical analyses/calculations
- Complete data engineering analysis
- Construction administration-field and office support
- GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in coastal or marine engineering, geotechnical, or civil. Master's degree a plus
- Minimum 4 years relevant work experience
- College course work in coastal science/engineering preferred but not required
- Strong Civil 3D/AutoCAD skills
- EIT or PE preferred or ability to obtain
The base salary for this position may range between $90,000 and $115,000. 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
- Flexible work arrangement
- Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including paid time off, holidays, sick and wellness time, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan
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 Geo Environmental, 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.
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