Waterfront​/Coastal Design Engineer - Hybrid

Overview

Waterfront Engineers/Designers – Hybrid

We are seeking Designers/Engineers to join VHB’s growing, high-performing Waterfront/Coastal team. In this role, you will play a key part in the planning, permitting, and design of complex waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects across our geographic footprint.

• Design of marinas, piers, bulkheads, seawalls, revetments, and marine terminal structures
• Living shoreline and nature-based stabilization solutions
• Coastal flood risk assessment and mitigation
• Resiliency and climate adaptation design
• Dredged material management and related coastal infrastructure planning

As a Waterfront Engineer at VHB, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists to deliver innovative, science-based solutions to coastal management challenges. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your technical skills, take on increasing responsibility, and contribute to projects that make a tangible difference in coastal communities. We have opportunities for someone to be based in any VHB office within our footprint, and we are very open to conversations with professionals at various career stages who are eager to: develop their expertise in waterfront and coastal engineering;

work within a collaborative, fully supported environment; and be part of a team that values mentorship, professional development, and provides a clear long‑term career growth plan.

If you are motivated to advance your career in waterfront engineering and want to be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking team, we encourage you to contact us to explore this opportunity further.

• Successfully support ongoing Waterfront/Coastal practice projects across the VHB footprint
• Assist in engineering analysis, preliminary, and detail design of waterfront/coastal structures to include:
• Design and permitting of waterfront developments including piers, marinas, and boardwalks
• Analysis and design of structures for flood and erosion control such as seawalls, bulkheads, revetments, breakwaters, wave fences, fendering, and private and waterfront recreation structures such as fishing piers, marina docking structures, and boat launch ramps
• Contributing to living shoreline erosion solutions designs
• Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations
• Complete mooring and berthing analyses and design
• Dredging design and permitting
• Construction contract administration
• Involved in site inspection and reports

• B.S. in Civil, Structural, Waterfront, or Coastal Engineering (a Masters degree may be substituted for 2 years of relevant work)
• 3‑5 years’ experience in Marine/Waterfront Engineering
• EIT preferred

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best‑in‑class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep‑rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.