Coastal & Water Resources Engineer — Early Career

Alaska Horizon; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Overtime pay 1.5x

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental, vision, life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off 18-22 days + 9 holidays

Education assistance up to $3,500

Job summary

PND Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Anchorage coastal and water resources team.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in coastal processes, waves, shoreline protection, hydrology, hydraulics, and related civil design while working with seasoned engineers on Alaska projects. You’ll contribute through all project stages—from investigation and analysis to construction documents and field inspections—traveling to remote sites as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Civil, Coastal, Ocean or Environmental Eng. from ABET-accredited program.
• EIT certification in the United States with goal to become licensed PE in Alaska.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Coastal engineering, coastal processes, water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, or related area coursework.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support coastal engineering analyses involving waves, water levels, currents, shoreline erosion, sediment transport, coastal flooding, and shoreline protection.
• Perform and support hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for drainage systems, culverts, stormwater facilities, stream crossings, and other water resources projects.
• Develop and apply numerical models for coastal, hydraulic, and hydrologic analyses using MIKE 21, Delft3D, HEC-RAS, SRH-2D, HEC-HMS, and HY-8.
• Assist with civil design for coastal and waterfront infrastructure, site development, utilities, grading, and drainage.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Participate in field investigations and data collection, including coastal and riverine surveys and measurements, site assessments, and construction inspections.
• Work collaboratively with civil, structural, geotechnical, environmental, and other technical professionals on multidisciplinary projects.
• Participate in projects throughout Alaska, including occasional work in remote locations and challenging field conditions.
• Develop your technical and professional skills through mentorship and progressively increasing responsibility as your experience grows.

Skills

EIT certification

0-3 years

Coastal engineering

Hydraulic modelling

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

MS Office

Fieldwork

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Coastal/Environmental Eng. degree

Master’s preferred (coastal/water resources)

Tools

MIKE 21

Delft3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

HY-8

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS

Job description

PND Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Anchorage coastal and water resources team.

This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in coastal processes, waves, shoreline protection, hydrology, hydraulics, and related civil design while working with seasoned engineers on Alaska projects. You’ll contribute through all project stages—from investigation and analysis to construction documents and field inspections—traveling to remote sites as needed.