Coastal Engineer: Field Data & Modeling

Foth; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

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 with our experienced Jacksonville team, advancing your coastal engineering career with us. Responsibilities include setting up and calibrating models for wave transformation, hydrodynamics, and sediment transport, communicating with stakeholders, reviewing site conditions during construction, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Ocean, Coastal, Environmental, or Civil Engineering from an ABET program.
• Preferred: Master’s in Oceanographic or Coastal Engineering from ABET program.
• Experience with coastal modeling platforms and field data collection.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Ocean, Coastal, Environmental, or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Master’s degree in Oceanographic or Coastal Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Tools

Delft3D

MIKE/DHI

SMS

ADCIRC

XBeach

UNIBEST

Matlab

Python

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.

You’ll work with our experienced Jacksonville team, advancing your coastal engineering career with us. Responsibilities include setting up and calibrating models for wave transformation, hydrodynamics, and sediment transport, communicating with stakeholders, reviewing site conditions during construction, and