Coastal Engineering Practice Lead

Geosyntec Consultants; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 87,635 - 113,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants is looking for a Coastal Engineering Practice Lead with at least 10 years of consulting experience. The role focuses on developing and managing coastal projects along the Texas Gulf Coast, emphasizing teamwork and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include project management, mentoring staff, and engaging with clients and regulatory bodies. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, along with a Professional Engineer license. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of direct engineering consulting experience, with preference for 15+ years.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to grow Geosyntec’s Waterfront business in Texas Gulf Coast.
• Manage clients and projects in coastal engineering.
• Task and project management for coastal engineering investigations.

Skills

Direct engineering consulting experience

Business development

Project management

Leadership skills

Coastal engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in coastal, environmental or civil engineering

Advanced degree in coastal engineering

Tools

Waves

Littoral Transport

Sedimentation software

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Coastal Engineering Practice Lead preferably in Corpus Christi, Houston or Galveston, TX or in one of our other Geosyntec offices throughout the U.S. such as: FL, TX, LA, MS, or AL. Hybrid or remote work may be available the Company's discretion. Our ideal practice leader will help lead, manage, and grow our coastal engineering practice along Texas and the Gulf Coast Region. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience developing complex and innovative coastal engineering solutions. The preferred candidate will assimilate into our Coastal Engineering and Waterfront Development teams nationwide to provide engineering and client support on complex projects.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate and assist growth of Geosyntec’s Waterfront business across Geosyntec, with an emphasis on the Texas Gulf Coast market;
• Develop business and manage clients and projects in coastal projects including beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, dredging, environmental restoration and mitigation, etc.;
• Task and project management, including coastal engineering investigations and planning work, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, and client satisfaction;
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the coastal engineering work in marine related projects;
• Management and mentoring of med and early career staff;
• Work plan development, data evaluation, and technical report writing on a variety of contaminated sediment, remediation, and waterfront projects;
• Reviewing and managing written document production; and
• Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in coastal, environmental or civil engineering, with emphasis on coastal or water resources. (required)
• Advanced degree in coastal engineering or closely related field. (preferred)
• Professional Engineer license. (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of direct engineering consulting experience working on coastal and waterfront projects or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Proven leadership and detail-orientation skills. (required)
• Demonstrated business development and project management experience. (required)
• Experience in relevant coastal engineering software. (e.g., Waves, Littoral Transport, Sedimentation, etc.). (preferred)
• Field work and overnight travel may be .
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be .
• Valid U.S. Driver's License and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)