Coastal Engineer

Overview

Engineer, Coastal and Nearshore Civil Works (Water & Wastewater)

Work on large‑scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects focused on coastal engineering related to waves, tides, and erosion.

Part of BV Operations, supporting projects in Government & Environment, Energy & Process Industries, and Connectivity & Commercial sectors. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on projects ranging from community improvements to large‑scale mega projects.

• Plan, analyze, and design coastal and nearshore civil works projects including shoreline protection and flood mitigation.
• Perform coastal, hydraulic, and hydrodynamic modeling to evaluate waves, tides, storm surge, and sediment transport.
• Prepare engineering designs, calculations, and technical reports in support of civil works projects.
• Support permitting and regulatory coordination with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate coastal engineering solutions into broader infrastructure programs.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including reviews, field observations, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to coastal resilience, risk reduction, and climate adaptation initiatives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability and motivation to lead portions of complex projects with guidance and mentorship.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including background checks and drug screening.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support Engineer‑of‑Record (EOR) requirements in applicable countries.

Active engineering registration or licensure to support EOR requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after 90 days based on manager discretion.
• Typical office and construction environments, including exposure to extreme weather, high noise, electrical hazards, scaffolding, high places, chemicals, fumes, dust, and gases.
• Physical demands include sitting, walking, talking, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

• Health care: medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Robust wellness program.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401(k) plan.
• Adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, and employment referral program.
• Additional voluntary benefits including AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, and legal plan.
• Performance‑based bonus program and equity participation through an ESOP.

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