Coastal Engineer

Foth; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Foth is seeking a Coastal Engineer to join our Jacksonville, FL office. The role involves engaging in field data collection and performing industry-standard coastal engineering analyses.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and will assist in various responsibilities including model calibration, construction plan preparation, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an EAC/ABET accredited program.
• Experience with coastal modeling platforms preferred.
• Construction oversight experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with numerical modeling for wave transformation and sediment transport.
• Evaluate site conditions during construction operations.
• Prepare construction plans and technical specifications.

Skills

Coastal modeling platforms (Delft3D, MIKE/DHI, etc.)

Technical report writing

Programming (Matlab, Python)

Education

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

Master’s degree in Oceanographic or Coastal Engineering

Job description

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.

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.