Principal Coastal Engineer

Job Description - Principal Coastal Engineer (VAN
00J4)

Management Level: Individual Contributor.

Building on our past. Ready for the future.

The Senior Coastal Engineer/Specialist / Project Manager is a full-time position based in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

• Project management of small to medium sized projects (up to $1m).
• Manage and liaise with project team members, clients, sub‑consultants, contractors and regulatory and environmental approval agencies.
• Liaise with clients to determine client requirements and prepare proposals, design work cost estimates, and project scheduling.
• Oversee and review detailed analyses, modelling, reports, design and drawings as required for coastal projects.
• Prepare or review design criteria and construction specifications.
• Oversee preparation of quantity take-offs and assist in the preparation of capital cost estimates.
• Conduct peer reviews and facilitate quality assurance reviews.
• Undertake, supervise and provide technical mentorship to junior team members.
• Actively engage with internal and external clients for business development.
• Actively encourage and support a safety‑oriented culture.

• The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil or coastal engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited post‑secondary institution (a master’s degree is preferred).
• A BC is a requirement, or will be received within 6 months of starting.
• 10‑20 years prior experience in coastal and ocean engineering/research, project management or a related discipline.
• Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia Professional Engineer.
• Experience with the following: coastal analysis and modelling such as metocean analysis, hydrodynamics, current and circulation, sediment transport, plume dispersion and water quality; assessment of tide, wind and wave forces; condition assessment of shorelines including coastal structures such as breakwaters, revetments and groynes; design of coastal and marine structures such as breakwaters, revetments, shoreline protection; harbour layouts including dredging, layout of marinas and small craft harbours, mooring analysis;
  
  construction supervision of coastal works; excellent organizational and time management skills; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledgeable in the use of software packages such as MIKE 21, Delft 3D, Optimoor and Mat Lab.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $118,711 to $194,924 CAD.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.