Waterfront & Coastal Engineer​/Project Manager

Waterfront & Coastal Engineer / Project Manager

Our waterfront and coastal design group is seeking a Heavy Civil / Structural Engineer / Waterfront & Coastal Engineer / Project Manager who has a desire to focus on Waterfront & Coastal Projects 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.

GEI is seeking individuals aligned with our culture to join our growing and industry leading waterfront and coastal design group. If you are interested in a rewarding career and having the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex waterfront infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply and find success at GEI.

• Manage a variety of heavy civil / waterfront / coastal projects with 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 securing new work for a growing component of our business, 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 / inspections, 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.

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With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

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