Coastal Engineer

Date:
Jun 8, 2026

Location:

Charleston, SC;
Wilmington, NC;
Jacksonville, FL;
Savannah, GA;
Houston, TX

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Relocation eligible:
Yes
Full time/Part time:
Full-Time
Project Only Hire:
No
Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

• Focus on large‑scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with coastal engineering related to waves, tides, and erosion.
• Coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.
• Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projects.
• Communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develop approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of work on less complex 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 an accredited program or equivalent engineering work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).
• Hold an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion, performance, and assignments.
• Typical office and construction environments, exposure to extreme weather, high noise levels, safety hazards such as electrical currents, scaffolding, high places, chemicals.
• Physical tasks: sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

REG:
Registered Engineering

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• Competitive compensation with 401(k) match.
• Health care coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and holiday time, sick leave, and dependent sick leave.
• Tuition and adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, and employee referral program.
• Performance‑based bonus program and employment referral program.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other protected status.