Project Engineer - Construction ManagementCivilPetaluma, California

Project Engineer – Construction Management – Petaluma, California (Full Time, Exempt, Hybrid). This role supports coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects across ports, marinas, shorelines, and marine infrastructure. The incumbent will work closely with project managers, scientists, and construction teams to bring complex civil/environmental engineering and marine construction projects from concept through construction, while traveling locally 50% or more to project sites.

Foth is a 100% member‑owned science and engineering consulting firm with 85+ years of history and 750 members across 33 locations. We are ranked among Engineering News Record’s top 150 firms and offer a values‑based, collaborative, and flexible work environment that supports professional growth.

• 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, or a closely related technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering consulting experience supporting civil infrastructure projects.
• 4+ years of hands‑on construction oversight and field services experience, including coordinating with contractors, verifying design compliance, and resolving on‑site engineering issues.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification required.

• 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.
• 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.

$70,000 – $130,000 per year, depending on experience, location, level of responsibility, and certifications. Eligible members may also receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program and other performance‑based bonuses.

Full‑time members receive medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and other voluntary benefits. Additional details are available upon request.

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. Qualified 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 within two business days of offer acceptance.