Coastal Project Engineer II: Resilience & Modeling

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Charleston seeks a Coastal Engineer to lead coastal and resilience projects, translating coastal processes into practical designs. You will utilize advanced modeling, work with multidisciplinary teams, and engage with stakeholders to ensure constructible and compliant outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 7–12 years of coastal/civil experience, PE license or path to licensure, and proficiency with Delft3D, ADCIRC/SWAN, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Master's degree or higher is preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required or within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, analysis, and design of coastal engineering projects including shoreline protection and flood risk reduction.
• Prepare engineering reports, drawings, specifications, and permit applications.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to advance project objectives.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Numerical modeling

Shoreline protection

Project leadership

Regulatory coordination

Team mentoring

Data analysis

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Delft3D

DHI modeling

ADCIRC/SWAN

CMS

USACE modeling

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Charleston seeks a Coastal Engineer to lead coastal and resilience projects, translating coastal processes into practical designs. You will utilize advanced modeling, work with multidisciplinary teams, and engage with stakeholders to ensure constructible and compliant outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 7–12 years of coastal/civil experience, PE license or path to licensure, and proficiency with Delft3D, ADCIRC/SWAN, and related tools.