Coastal Engineer

The Foth Companies; Jacksonville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Foth Companies in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Coastal Engineer to join our team. You will engage in field data collection and perform industry-standard coastal analyses, advancing your career with mentors from our experienced Jacksonville colleagues.

You will work on diverse projects, from wave transformation to sediment transport and coastal resilience, collaborating with engineers, surveyors, biologists, and planners while contributing to state and federal permits and construction plans.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Experience with coastal modeling platforms preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication is essential.

Aufgaben

• Assist with the setup, calibration, and verification of numerical models for wave transformation, hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and coastal morphology.
• Communicate complex topics to non-technical stakeholders effectively, using both written and verbal means.
• Observe construction operations and evaluate site conditions.
• Perform industry-standard data analyses related to coastal engineering.
• Prepare construction plans and technical specifications.
• Assemble data and documentation to support state and federal permit applications.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including coastal engineers, surveyors, biologists, contractors, structural engineers, master planners, etc.

Kenntnisse

Coastal engineering

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Ocean, Coastal, Environmental, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Delft3D

MIKE/DHI

SMS

ADCIRC

XBeach

UNIBEST

MATLAB

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Foth is seeking a Coastal Engineer to join our Jacksonville, FL office! This role involves engaging in field data collection and performing industry-standard coastal engineering analyses. You'll work on a wide variety of exciting and innovative projects, learning from our experienced Jacksonville team members, and advancing your coastal engineering career with us!

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup, calibration, and verification of numerical models for wave transformation, hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and coastal morphology
• Communicate complex topics to non-technical stakeholders effectively, using both written and verbal means
• Observe construction operations and evaluate site conditions
• Perform industry-standard data analyses related to coastal engineering
• Prepare construction plans and technical specifications
• Assemble data and documentation to support state and federal permit applications
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including coastal engineers, surveyors, biologists, contractors, structural engineers, master planners, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ocean, Coastal, Environmental, or Civil Engineering, or a related field from an EAC/ABET accredited program

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Oceanographic or Coastal Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited program
• Experience using coastal modeling platforms such as Delft3D, MIKE/DHI, SMS, ADCIRC, XBeach, UNIBEST, etc.
• Construction oversight experience
• Coursework, research, or experience in beach nourishment; coastal structures; and coastal resiliency and adaptation
• Technical report writing experience
• Experience using programming languages such as Matlab, Python, etc.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.