Coastal Engineer

AtkinsRéalis; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Coastal Engineer in Melbourne, FL, to join our Ports and Coastal Resilience Practice. The role supports design and construction oversight of dredging, nourishment, restoration, and shoreline projects through the full project lifecycle, from data collection to permitting and construction services.

The candidate will lead design efforts, coordinate surveys and investigations, and collaborate with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Coastal, Ocean Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree in Coastal Engineering or related field preferred.
• Florida Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain.
• 4–8 years of coastal engineering experience, including dredging projects.
• Experience preparing technical specs, drawings, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Travel to project sites and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support dredging, beach nourishment, waterway restoration, and coastal projects.
• Prepare calculations, specifications, drawings, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Coordinate surveys, geotechnical investigations, environmental studies, and other data collection.
• Perform engineering analyses and evaluate design alternatives.
• Support permitting, bidding, construction administration, and oversight activities.
• Monitor compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and project teams.
• Assist with managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and field staff.
• Participate in project-site visits and field activities.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Dredging experience

FL PE license

Hydrographic surveys

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Coastal/Ocean Engineering

Master’s degree in Coastal Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Coastal Engineer to join our Ports and Coastal Resilience Practice. The preferred location for this position is Melbourne, Florida, although the position may also be based in Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, or Tallahassee, Florida. The successful candidate will support the design and construction oversight of dredging, beach nourishment, waterway restoration, beneficial use, shoreline stabilization, and dredged material placement projects. This position requires a coastal engineer who can contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from initial data collection and design through permitting, bidding, and construction services.

Your role

• Lead and support the design of dredging, beach nourishment, waterway restoration, and other coastal engineering projects.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical specifications, drawings, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Coordinate surveys, geotechnical investigations, environmental studies, and other technical data-collection efforts.
• Perform engineering analyses and evaluate alternatives to support project design and construction.
• Support permitting, bidding, construction administration, and construction oversight activities.
• Monitor compliance with project specifications, permit conditions, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Assist with managing project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and field staff.
• Participate in project-site visits and field activities, as required.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master's degree in Coastal Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
• Professional Engineer license in Florida, or the ability to obtain Florida licensure within a reasonable period after hire.
• Four to eight years of relevant engineering experience preferred, including experience with dredging or coastal projects.
• Experience preparing technical specifications, construction drawings, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Experience supporting engineering design, construction administration, or construction oversight assignments.
• Working knowledge of hydrographic surveys, dredge quantity calculations, sediment characterization, or geotechnical investigations.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local permitting requirements applicable to dredging and coastal construction.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and perform fieldwork when required.
• Strong project management, technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

"Expected compensation range is between $90,400 - $150,700 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location."

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