Civil Engineer - Coastal and Maritime Projects (Remote)

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Fully remote with flexible hours

Unique coastal/maritime projects

Growth & training

International team

Sustainable development impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Civil Engineer with coastal/maritime expertise to join a fully remote team. You will design, analyze, and manage ports, harbors, offshore foundations, and marine energy projects from a home office.

Requirements include 6+ years in coastal/maritime design, proficiency with Delft3D/Mike 21, strong hydraulics/oceanography knowledge, and excellent remote communication and technical writing skills. PE/Pr Eng is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering with coastal/maritime specialization.
• Minimum 6 years of coastal/maritime project design experience.
• Proficiency in Delft3D or Mike 21 and structural analysis tools.
• Strong hydraulics, oceanography and marine geotechnics.
• Excellent technical writing and remote communication skills.
• PE registration (Pr Eng) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze coastal structures for ports, harbors, breakwaters, seawalls.
• Conduct studies on wave mechanics, sediment transport, coastal processes.
• Develop offshore foundations and structures considering marine environmental factors.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings for maritime projects.
• Ensure designs comply with maritime codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
• Collaborate virtually with clients, marine biologists, naval architects, and other specialists.

Skills

Coastal/Maritime Engineering

Remote communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Coastal/Maritime)

Tools

Delft3D

Mike 21

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Civil Engineer with expertise in Coastal and Maritime Projects to join their fully remote team. This role involves the design, analysis, and management of projects related to ports, harbors, coastal defenses, offshore structures, and marine renewable energy. You will apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex challenges in challenging marine environments, working from your home office. This is a unique opportunity for an engineer passionate about the marine sector to contribute to significant projects with a global reach, enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structures for ports, harbors, breakwaters, seawalls, and other coastal infrastructure.


• Conduct studies related to wave mechanics, sediment transport, and coastal processes.


• Develop designs for offshore foundations and structures, considering marine environmental factors.


• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings for maritime projects.


• Ensure designs comply with relevant maritime codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards.


• Collaborate virtually with clients, marine biologists, naval architects, and other specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Coastal or Maritime Engineering.


• Minimum of 6 years of experience in coastal and maritime project design.


• Proficiency in specialized software for coastal modeling (e.g., Delft3D, Mike 21) and structural analysis.


• Strong understanding of hydraulics, oceanography, and marine geotechnics.


• Excellent technical writing and remote communication skills.


• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.


• Opportunity to work on unique and challenging coastal and maritime projects.


• Support for professional growth and advanced training in specialized fields.


• Collaborative international team environment.


• Contribute to sustainable development in coastal and marine environments.