Project Coastal Engineer​/Numerical Modeler

About the Role

Foth is looking for a Project Coastal Engineer/Numerical Modeler to support coastal and marine projects through numerical modeling, data analysis, and technical design. This collaborative, primarily office‑based role includes preparing reports, graphics, and calculations while supporting permitting, construction review, and project delivery.

You will contribute to projects such as beach nourishment, inlet studies, and coastal structures, mentoring junior staff and serving as a client‑facing technical resource. The role is based in Jacksonville, FL, with consideration for candidates in the South Florida (Palm Beach County) area and a future in‑office expectation.

• Work closely with Project Managers, technical staff, and clients to prepare/review technical approaches and proposals for projects and/or coastal engineering tasks supporting large multi‑disciplinary projects
• Apply numerical modeling tools to analyze coastal and riverine systems, including wave dynamics, hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and shoreline or seabed morphological change
• Complete end‑to‑end numerical modeling projects from data collection and preparation, model development and testing, to post‑processing of results. Produce clear visual model outputs such as figures, animations, and technical deliverables including reports and presentation materials
• Prepare construction documents, including engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Develop permit applications and supporting documents
• Participate in high‑level communication efforts with clients from proposal phase to project completion phase as a technical expert
• Make formal and informal presentations to both technical and lay audiences
• Build and facilitate teamwork among members across all disciplines and levels, focusing on numerical modeling of coastal and riverine systems
• Mentor and support the development of junior technical staff
• Develop and continuously improve standard work practices

• Bachelor's degree in coastal, ocean, civil, or environmental engineering
• 5+ years of experience in coastal engineering, including 2+ years with process‑based models such as MIKE
  21/3, Delft3D, ADCIRC, XBeach
• Experience with MATLAB or Python for model pre/post‑processing
• Experience with wave mechanics and coastal sediment transport projects
• Experience with beach nourishment and technical report preparation
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification required

• Master's degree or PhD in coastal, ocean, civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering
• 8+ years consulting experience in coastal/marine projects
• Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within approximately 10 months
• Experience with metocean analyses, coastal structure design, and additional models such as SWAN, STWAVE, GENESIS/GENCADE, WAVEWATCH III, SWASH, SLOSH
• Experience with CAD, GIS, and hydrologic/flood modeling tools such as HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, MIKE SHE, GSSHA

All Foth Companies are equal‑opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco‑free.