Coastal Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

The Foth Companies; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Foth offers a Coastal Engineering Intern position for Summer 2027 in Jacksonville, FL. You will work with experienced engineers on coastal projects, collect beach data, and support analyses that help safeguard shorelines.

Applicants are pursuing a Bachelor's in Civil or Coastal Engineering (or a Master's in Coastal Engineering) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and you will gain hands-on experience, data management, and documentation support for state and federal permits.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degrees in Civil or Coastal Engineering.
• Enrolled in or completed at least one coastal engineering course.
• GPA 3.0 or greater.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with team members on project deliverables in coastal engineering.
• Manage beach profile data and conduct beach volume change analyses.
• Perform industry-standard coastal engineering analyses.
• Contribute to construction plans and technical specifications.
• Observe construction operations and evaluate site conditions.
• Assist with data management and report preparation.
• Assemble data and documentation to support state and federal permit applications.

Skills

Coastal engineering knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's in Coastal Engineering

Master's in Coastal Engineering

GPA 3.0 or greater

Job description

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!

Shape the coast, shape your future, join us for a hands-on coastal engineering internship! Spend Summer 2027 in Jacksonville, FL, working at the intersection of land and sea. As a Coastal Engineering Intern, you’ll collaborate with seasoned engineers to safeguard shorelines and enhance waterfront infrastructure. This is your opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to projects that protect communities, preserve ecosystems, and support navigation along our nation’s waterways.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work directly with team members on various project deliverables in the coastal engineering field
• Manage beach profile data and conduct beach volume change analyses
• Perform industry-standard coastal engineering analyses
• Contribute to construction plans and technical specifications
• Observe construction operations and evaluate site conditions
• Assist with data management and report preparation
• Assemble data and documentation to support state and federal permit applications

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Bachelor’s in Coastal Engineering or Master’s in Coastal Engineering
• Enrolled in or completed at least one coastal engineering course
• GPA of 3.0 or greater

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.

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