Senior Coastal Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Coastal Engineer to join our expanding coastal engineering team, focusing on projects in the Gulf Coast and Florida regions. The Senior Coastal Engineer will play a pivotal role in the design, analysis, and implementation of coastal engineering projects, including shoreline protection, coastal restoration, dredging, flood risk management, hydrodynamic modeling, and resilience planning.

This position requires a deep understanding of coastal processes and engineering principles, as well as a proven track record of successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Design and Analysis: Lead the design and analysis of coastal engineering projects, including beach nourishment, dune restoration, waterfront structures , and living shorelines, using advanced engineering tools and methodologies.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical expertise and oversight throughout all project phases, from initial planning and design to construction and monitoring.
• Coastal Engineering Modeling: Conduct coastal modeling (e.g., waves , sediment transport, hydrodynamic circulation) to inform project design and assess potential impacts.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all project designs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental impact assessments and permitting requirements.
• Client Interaction: Work closely with clients, including government agencies and private sector partners, to understand project needs, present solutions, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to practice strategic initiatives, direction, goal setting, client identification, market challenges and opportunities
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed project documentation, including engineering reports, design drawings, specifications, and technical memoranda.
• Mentorship and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the team.
• Quality Control: Implement quality control procedures to ensure all project deliverables meet the firm’s standards and client expectations.
• Proposal Development: Assist in the preparation of proposals, including technical scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules for new business opportunities.
• Field Work and Site Visits: Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and construction oversight as required , ensuring project work is carried out according to design specifications.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Coastal, Ocean Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license required in one or more states along the Gulf Coast, with the ability to obtain licensure in relevant states if not already held.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in coastal engineering, with demonstrated expertise in project design and implementation within the Gulf Coast or similar environments.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in coastal engineering software and tools (e.g., Delft3D, ADCIRC , SWAN), as well as GIS applications for coastal analysis.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex coastal challenges.
• Team Player: Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a collaborative approach to project delivery.
• Travel: Willingness to travel for project site visits, client meetings, and industry events as needed.

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