Project Coordinator​/Engineer - Construction Management

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 31 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth
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Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Project Coordinator/Engineer to support our coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects across ports, marinas, shorelines, and marine infrastructure. You’ll work closely with project managers, scientists, and construction teams to help bring challenging civil/environmental engineering, marine construction, coastal resilience, and waterfront infrastructure development projects from concept through construction, supporting communities, ports, and natural ecosystems.

The position will be located at our Petaluma, CA location and will require local travel of 50% or more to project sites.

• Marina and port facility upgrades
• Dredging and beneficial use planning
• Shoreline stabilization, dune/berm restoration, and coastal resiliency efforts
• Marine terminal improvements and structural rehabilitations

• Perform coastal engineering analyses—including wave and structural calculations to support the design of waterfront, marine, and shoreline protection systems
• Develop and review engineering design drawings, technical details, and specifications for coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects
• Prepare construction documents such as plans, specifications, engineering reports, and technical memoranda
• Support construction activities by providing technical oversight, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and conducting site visits for Bay Area marine/coastal projects
• Assist in the planning, engineering, rehabilitation, and construction of shoreline stabilization measures and marine infrastructure
• Apply Foth’s engineering and project delivery methodologies to maintain quality, schedule alignment, and cost awareness
• Evaluate project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to standard work practices that improve technical consistency
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of coastal and marine infrastructure regulations—especially in California—to ensure compliant engineering solutions
• Support Project Managers by contributing to project schedules, budgets, task coordination, and deliverable tracking
• Assist with technical approaches and proposal development for coastal engineering tasks and multi‑disciplinary projects, while contributing to Foth’s technical library and best practices

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, Coastal, Marine, Ocean Engineering, Geology, or closely related technical field
• 5+ years of consulting experience on infrastructure projects
• 4+ years of project management/coordination experience with infrastructure projects

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California or ability to obtain within 24 months of eligibility
• Professional experience in coastal/marine engineering, including integration of engineering and environmental considerations and experience with design–bid–build projects
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory coordination, permitting negotiations, and resolving technical/environmental issues
• Experience supporting proposals, cost estimates, and funding strategies, including familiarity with state and federal infrastructure grant or loan programs

Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to 100% member-owned.

Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.

Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.

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