Lead Waterfront​/Marine Structural Engineer

Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer

Locations: Green Bay, WI;
Milwaukee, WI;
Madison, WI;
Marion, MA;
Newport, RI;
Jacksonville, FL;
Petaluma, CA or remote

• Serve as technical lead and designer on a variety of coastal, waterfront, and marine infrastructure projects, supporting planning, engineering, and construction efforts
• Perform coastal condition calculations and structural analyses to develop and review designs for shoreline protection, stabilization systems, and marine/waterfront structures, including projects in contaminated sediment remedial zones
• Lead development of construction documents, including plans and specifications, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish and manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and quality standards
• Identify and implement innovative design and engineering technologies, and develop and improve standard work practices
• Maintain regulatory knowledge and support development of firm’s technical library in structural and coastal engineering
• Support business development efforts by preparing and reviewing technical approaches and proposals, partnering with Client Team Leaders to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, communicating complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Build, lead, and mentor high‑performing multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and advancing coastal engineering competencies through coaching and professional development

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience in feasibility, design, and/or construction management
• Experience developing construction documents including plans and specifications
• Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years with an engineering consulting firm emphasizing coastal or environmental engineering or science
• Previous experience integrating complex engineering and environmental sciences on coastal projects, establishing working relationships with regulators, and projects on the Great Lakes or in the Midwest

$110,000 - $165,000 a year. Base compensation varies based on years of experience, location, level of responsibility, and licenses/certifications. Eligible members may receive bonuses through Foth’s Earned Performance Incentive program and on‑the‑spot bonuses. Full‑time and part‑time members also receive medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and other voluntary benefits.

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. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol‑Free Workplace Program Policy will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances.

Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.