Junior Civil, Waterfront, Geotechnical, or Coastal Engineer

Littoral Group LLC; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 95 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) plan with employer match

Employer-paid health premiums

Paid time off (vacation and sick)

Résumé du poste

Littoral Group LLC is seeking a junior engineer to support waterfront projects across New York and the northeastern U.S. The role involves design, analysis, field inspections, and construction support for marine and coastal structures.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, learning-oriented environment. The ideal candidate has a civil/structural/geotechnical/coastal background, an EIT credential or ability to obtain within 6

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, or Coastal Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Entry level to two years of experience in waterfront, structural, coastal, or geotechnical engineering.

Responsabilités

• Assist design, analysis, and field inspection of marine and coastal structures from concept through construction documents.
• Support field inspections across the NY metro area and northeastern U.S. and assist with construction administration tasks.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project deliverables, schedules, and documentation.

Connaissances

Communication

Autodesk AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Formation

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical/Coastal Eng

EIT certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months

Outils

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

RISA

SAP2000

Description du poste

Discover your full potential. At Littoral Group, we operate at the intersection of waterfront infrastructure, coastal engineering, and climate adaptation—combining consulting and engineering with practical solutions for the marine and built environments across New York Harbor and the northeastern United States. We are seeking a Junior Civil, Geotechnical, or Coastal Engineer to join our growing team across the Littoral Group Companies and our affiliates - TMS Waterfront, Indigo River, and AHA Marine

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly motivated entry-to-junior-level engineer to support our growing waterfront consulting practice in New York. The ideal candidate will support the firms’ effort to apply sustainable and resilient design principles to natural and human-made coastal, riverine, and aquatic environments. We offer a vibrant multidisciplinary teamwork environment with a focus on delivering innovative solutions on our unique waterfront projects.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be eager to learn and grow within our companies, and communicate effectively with engineers, scientists, clients, and construction personnel. You will work collaboratively with senior engineers and project managers across a diverse portfolio of marine and coastal infrastructure projects—from conceptual design through construction.

This Position

As a growing waterfront-focused firm with an expanding client base across several states, federal agencies, local municipalities, and private waterfront owners, Littoral Group has a need for a junior engineer to contribute to the design, analysis, and field inspection of marine and coastal structures.

The selected candidate will develop technical expertise across a range of waterfront structure types and contribute to project teams from concept through final design and construction administration. Candidates should expect 40 to 45 hours per week of work consisting of an on-site, in-office, and remote work environment.

Based on your interest, you will be afforded the opportunity to grow into specialized practice areas including structural assessment, coastal resilience design, marine construction observation, and waterfront facility inspection—we allow our team to pursue their individual passion.

Primary Focus Includes

Design & Technical Production

• Develop technical expertise in waterfront structure and marine infrastructure projects, including harbors, marinas, vessel mooring and berthing structures, bulkheads and seawalls, breakwaters and shore protection structures, shoreline stabilization, and sediment management.
• Contribute to project teams from conceptual design to detailed final design, including calculations, modeling, and drawing production.
• Prepare cost estimates, project schedules, engineering reports, design calculations, and other technical documents.

Field Work & Construction Support

• Conduct field work including waterfront facility inspections and construction observation at project sites across the NY metro area and northeastern U.S.
• Support construction administration activities including submittal review, RFI responses, and site documentation.
• Navigate waterfront and marine environments, including unpaved or natural terrain, while carrying field equipment.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate across disciplines with structural, civil, and environmental team members on multidisciplinary waterfront projects.
• Support data and spreadsheet management, document production, and deliverable coordination.
• Contribute to concept and solution development under the direction of senior engineers and project managers.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, or Coastal Engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate, having passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam prior to start of employment.
• Entry level to two years of experience as a waterfront, structural, coastal, or geotechnical engineer, preferably with internships or co-op positions in the field.
• General understanding of the coastal and marine environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite. Must have the ability to sketch and draft.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess

• Coursework or project experience in coastal engineering, marine structures, or port and harbor design.
• Exposure to waterfront inspection methodologies, including ASCE MOP 130 or similar standards.
• Familiarity with wave analysis, coastal processes, or hydrodynamic modeling software.
• Interest in sustainable and resilient waterfront design, including living shorelines and nature-based features.
• Experience with structural analysis software (RISA, SAP2000, or similar).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, or Coastal Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

What You’ll Receive

Being part of the Littoral community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally. Littoral Group offers a competitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $120,000 depending upon qualifications, 401k plan with employer match, employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off (vacation and sick leave), flexible working arrangement, top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave, and work-from-home stipend.

• Hybrid work arrangement—in-office two to three days per week at our Midtown NYC office, with remote flexibility.
• A fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share across marine engineering, coastal design, and waterfront construction.
• Professional development support: company-paid costs for obtaining your PE license or other professional certifications.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects across the northeastern U.S.
• Direct mentorship from senior engineers and firm principals on high-profile waterfront engagements.

Littoral is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. Littoral reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

About Littoral Group

Littoral Group is a waterfront infrastructure advisory firm with offices in New York. We provide practical solutions to clients in the marine, transportation, energy, environmental, federal, and urban development markets across the northeastern United States. We are a multidiscipline professional services firm with specialized expertise in engineering, construction management, and architecture—specifically coastal and civil engineering, marine construction management, environmental sciences, waterfront inspection and rehabilitation, and program management solutions.

Indigo River Architecture + Engineering (IRAE) is a NYC/NYS certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) transdisciplinary A&E studio specializing in climate adaptation, waterfront infrastructure, and resiliency. TMS Waterfront is an SDVOSB/SDVOB marine engineering and waterfront construction management firm. AHA Marine Engineering is a NYC/NYS certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) specializing in marine structural engineering, dive services, and waterfront design.

Littoral Group’s EEO Statement

This job post and description is for an at-will position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As a global business, Littoral Group relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Littoral Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff…