Senior Coastal Engineer

Providence, RI
188 Valley Street
Suite 300
Providence, RI 02909, USA

Amesbury, MA
144 Elm Street
Amesbury, MA 01913, USA

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to assist in expanding the waterfront and coastal engineering practice. This position can be based out of the Providence, RI and/or Amesbury, MA GZA office locations. We expect this Waterfront/Coastal Engineer to be an enthusiastic, outgoing person willing to embrace external networking and marketing activities to help us grow our practice.

As a Senior Engineer, you will manage a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex coastal projects focused on coastal modeling; coastal planning; shoreline and estuary adaptive management; and natural, nature-based features. The position requires the individual to represent GZA in client interactions from proposal development, contracting and project performance phases and to be responsible for day-to-day execution of technical, risk‑management and financial aspects of each project.

The growth aspect of this role will involve working with other GZA’s leaders, corporate marketing and communications team to expand the practice and further establish GZA Environmental services within the local market. The role will require strategic planning activities and professional networking, and the hiring, management, development and mentoring of staff. The candidate should be self‑motivated, well organized, detail oriented, quality focused, safety‑minded, and must be able to multi‑task.

Principal‑level positions require ownership within the firm while Senior Consultant/Project Manager positions have ownership opportunities with the firm and the potential for advancement to the principal level based on performance.

• Leading business development activities with support and assistance from colleagues and GZA corporate marketing and communications team
• Managing a project team, delegating to office and field staff
• Conducting both internal and client communications
• Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets
• Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations
• Managing/Designing/Reviewing coastal modeling (hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport)
• Managing/Designing/Reviewing site hazard characterization and vulnerability assessments
• Managing/Designing/Reviewing coastal protection structures, natural & nature-based features, and shoreline/estuary enhancement/restoration solutions
• Leading and assisting with coastal and waterfront business development initiatives
• Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing reports
• Coordinating and leading team meetings with project staff and clients

• PhD. or M.Sc. in civil, coastal, ocean or marine engineering or sciences, or related field
• P.E. license required
• 15+ years of experience in coastal structures, numerical modeling, and nature‑based solutions
• Relevant local experience with regulatory knowledge and working relationships with the New England business community, and federal, state, and local agencies
• Demonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high‑quality work products
• Doer‑seller aptitude with industry knowledge
• Proficient in coastal modeling software (SWAN, CMS, XBeach, CEDAS) is a plus
• Professional licensure or the ability to obtain the licensing within the next 6 months
• Ability to collaborate in a multi‑office, team environment
• Self‑motivated, detail oriented, safety‑minded, and able to multi‑task
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, design team members, contractors, and construction managers
• Strong probabilistic design and environmental data analysis

The base salary for this position may range between $ to $. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.

• Professional development and enrichment
• Exciting work environment
• Generous, company‑subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition…