Coastal Engineer/EIT

Stantec; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec’s Environmental Services sector seeks a Coastal Engineering Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team in Boston, MA, delivering coastal projects and supporting design, analysis, and field activities. Preferred location is Boston with flexibility for other offices and schedules.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of coastal engineering, port and marine construction, marine science, or oceanography experience.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in coastal engineering, port and marine engineering/construction, marine science, or oceanography.
• Strong ability to contribute to multiple areas of coastal engineering and support in the listed focus areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coastal projects as part of an integrated team with cost-effective designs and construction solutions.
• Apply coastal engineering principles, hydrodynamics, wave theory, and sediment transport in analyses and design.
• Perform engineering calculations and modeling for projects in coastal environments and ecosystem restoration.
• Provide engineering leadership at the project level and mentor junior engineers.
• Coordinate detailed phases of coastal engineering work in marine-related projects.
• Prepare clear design drawings, reports, and technical documentation for management review.
• Assist in obtaining State and Federal permits and ensure permit compliance.

Job description

Stantec’s Environmental Services sector is seeking a highly motivated Coastal Engineering Specialistto join our rapidly growing team and deliver projects in a multi-disciplinary team environment.Preferred location is Boston, MA. Other office locations as well as flexible office schedules will be considered for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in coastal engineering, port and marine engineering/construction, marine science, or oceanography. Stantec is a leader in the coastal engineering industry with a deep bench of expertise and our dynamic Coastal Engineering Team leads and supports a wide variety of coastal work across the US. It is an exciting time to join us as we serve our client’s needs and create more opportunities for our staff’s growth and development. Team members are expected to be able to contribute to several areas of coastal engineering and provide support in the following areas:

• Natural Hazards and Coastal Risk Mapping
• Coastal Hydrodynamics and Morphology
• Design and Analysis of Coastal Structures, Dredging, and Beach Nourishment Projects
• Coastal Management, Environmental Restoration, and Shoreline Enhancement
• Field Measurements, Instrumentation, Remote-Sensing
• Construction Monitoring and Oversight

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Coastal Engineering Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering successful coastal projects and working as part of an integrated team to develop cost effective, practical coastal engineering designs and construction solutions for our clients. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work in a manner to protect the health and safety of Stantec employees, clients and the public by following company health, safety and security guidelines and policies.
• Communicate and apply with a high level of understanding the principles and practices of coastal engineering, coastal hydrodynamics, wave theory, and sediment transport mechanics.
• Complete complex engineering calculations and modeling for the design or analysis of projects located in coastal environments and ecosystem restoration projects.
• Provide engineering leadership at a project level task and working with other engineering staff to complete projects.
• Complete tasks assigned by a Senior Coastal Engineer and works with junior engineers to complete engineering studies and design projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the coastal engineering work in marine related projects.
• Remaining current on regulatory policy and rule changes.
• Maintain consistently high standards of delivery, quality, flexibility, and innovation.
• Perform coastal engineering analyses and designs through the application of coastal theory.
• Organize and interpret engineering data to prepare clear and concise design drawings, engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Assist in obtaining State and Federal project permits and perform permit compliance.
• Prepare project construction plans and specifications.
• Field work responsibilities may include performing project construction observation, interpret contract documents, enforce contract specifications, and review submittals for accuracy, completeness and design consistency.
• Communicate with co-workers, clients and the public in a professional manner including in a meeting or presentation.
• Prioritize and accomplish multiple assignments efficiently and effectively with limited supervision.
• Understand limitations of education and experience and bring problems beyond capability to supervisor's attention.
• Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, management, and vendors to successfully meet shifting needs.
• Ensure conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Other work activities may include assisting in proposal efforts, preparation of labor/material estimates, design packages and deliverables, documenting technical data for management review and performing other duties as assigned.