Waterfront​/Coastal Engineer

Engineering – New York, New York

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 annually

Are you interested in working in and around the water? Would you like to quickly grow your engineering knowledge through direct practical experience? Would you like the opportunity to design for the challenging coastal environment? If so, we are seeking a motivated engineer to work on complex and exciting projects at locations throughout the Northeast.

• Work on a variety of waterfront and coastal projects throughout the region.
• Learn new skills and perform engineering analyses and design.
• Perform field surveys and inspect existing structures.
• Perform computations, analyses, and modeling, and prepare design drawings.
• Take a key role in construction field inspections for activities such as pile driving, bulkhead wall construction, and other types of coastal work.

• B.S. or M.S. in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0 to 2+ years of experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Prepared to work in inclement conditions, with travel and overnight stays as required.

• Experience working in waterfront/coastal engineering.
• Structural steel, concrete, and/or foundation design coursework or experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, programming, and modeling tools.
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow. We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several 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.

We are employee‑owned and employee‑focused, offering a flat leadership structure, career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well‑being program, flexible work arrangements, and a culture driven by Client‑Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community‑Minded values.

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.