Coastal Resilience Engineer

Tetra Tech; Guaynabo (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Collaborative team

Learning and development

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico is seeking a Civil/Coastal Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on resilient coastal protection and flood risk management projects. This role involves planning, design, and project development for coastal and environmental solutions.

The engineer will conduct analyses, prepare plans and cost estimates, lead project tasks, and develop proposals, with fieldwork and regulatory documentation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Coastal, Ocean or Civil Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of coastal and flood risk management principles.
• Proficiency in plans, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Experience with technical report preparation and regulatory documentation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil/coastal designs.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Master’s degree in relevant field (preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
• Experience with stormwater management (desirable).
• Familiarity with grant proposals and management.
• Project management experience and MS Office proficiency.
• English/Spanish bilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering analyses and apply coastal and flood risk knowledge to design resilient coastal protection and conservation projects.
• Prepare plans, designs, calculations, and cost estimates under supervision.
• Lead, manage, and support coastal and flood risk project tasks.
• Project management and preparation of technical proposals.
• Develop standard contract documents including technical specifications, engineering reports, and regulatory applications for federal and state funded programs.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and support teams across departments.
• Conduct field work such as site inspections, surveys, and construction observations.

Skills

Coastal knowledge

Flood risk management

Plans & estimates

Regulatory docs

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Office

Project management

Stormwater management

Grant proposals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Coastal, Ocean or Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Coastal, Ocean or Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

Job description

Tetra Tech in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico is seeking a Civil/Coastal Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on resilient coastal protection and flood risk management projects. This role involves planning, design, and project development for coastal and environmental solutions.

The engineer will conduct analyses, prepare plans and cost estimates, lead project tasks, and develop proposals, with fieldwork and regulatory documentation as needed.