Senior Coastal Engineer

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to assist in expanding its waterfront and coastal engineering practice. This position can be based out of the Providence, RI and/or Amesbury, MA GZA office locations.

Location:

Providence, RI and Amesbury, MA

• Leading business development activities with support from colleagues and GZA corporate marketing and communications team
• Managing a project team, delegating to office and field staff
• Conducting internal and client communications
• Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets
• Conducting and reviewing technical analyses and calculations
• Managing, designing, and reviewing coastal modeling (hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport)
• Managing, designing, and reviewing site hazard characterization and vulnerability assessments
• Managing, designing, and 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 a 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
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and a background of high-quality work products
• Doer-seller aptitude with industry knowledge
• Proficiency in coastal modeling software (SWAN, CMS, XBeach, CEDAS) is a plus
• Professional licensure or the ability to obtain it 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 skills

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 opportunities
• Exciting work environment
• Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) retirement plan
• Significant performance-based bonuses in addition to base salary

GZA is an employee‑owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client types, and locations.

GZA Geo Environmental, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age, or any other protected status. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.