Coastal Engineer

Halff is seeking a Coastal Engineer for our Houston, TX office. This position is suited for an experienced coastal engineer with 8+ years of professional experience and a demonstrated record of success in H&H and coastal engineering design and modeling. Candidates should bring hands‑on expertise in hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and coastal processes, along with the ability to work independently on complex technical problems while mentoring junior engineers.

This role also carries project management responsibilities, including leading multidisciplinary teams, managing scope and schedule, and serving as a technical point of contact for clients on coastal engineering projects along the Texas Gulf Coast and beyond.

At Halff, we believe infrastructure should do more than function - it should serve people, strengthen communities, and stand the test of time. As an employee‑owned firm, every team member has a direct stake in the quality of our work and the success of our clients. Our Coastal and Water Resources team partners with federal, state, and local agencies across the Gulf Coast to plan, model, and design shoreline protection, flood risk reduction, navigation, and ecosystem restoration projects.

We're growing our team and seeking an experienced Coastal Engineer who wants to lead challenging projects, drive technical excellence, and help shape the future of coastal infrastructure. This opportunity offers an excellent career development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

• Leads H&H and coastal design and modeling efforts, including waves, currents, sediment transport, and coastal flooding for shoreline protection, beach and dune restoration, and coastal structure projects.
• Apply advanced knowledge of coastal processes, coastal structures, hydrology and hydraulics (H&H), and USACE planning and design criteria to develop sound, defensible engineering solutions.
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior and mid‑level engineers, reviewing their technical work and supporting their professional development.
• Coordinates the work of multiple engineers and disciplines to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Manages project scope, schedule, and budget; serves as project manager or technical lead on coastal engineering projects.
• Serves as a client‑facing technical resource, participating in client meetings, agency coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepares and reviews technical reports, engineering calculations, design drawings, and specifications, ensuring quality and consistency with applicable codes and standards.
• Identifies and resolves technical discrepancies, proposing innovative approaches to complex or first‑of‑a‑kind design challenges.
• Supports business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client relationship building.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed‑upon budgets and schedules, exercising independent professional judgment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Coastal, Ocean, or related Engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of related coastal engineering experience, with a proven track record of successful coastal design and modeling work.
• Active Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience preparing technical reports and presenting to clients and agencies.
• Demonstrated experience independently leading technical analyses and design on coastal engineering projects.
• Experience mentoring, supervising, or managing junior engineers and project teams.
• Able and willing to travel occasionally (typically one to three days) for project or client needs.
• Valid U.S.…