Lead Coastal Engineer — Waterfront Projects & Design

The Foth Companies; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Lead Coastal Engineer to lead and deliver complex coastal and waterfront projects, including beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, and coastal analysis. You will manage projects from inception through delivery, mentor junior staff, and serve as a client-facing technical expert.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in coastal engineering, a PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months, and will contribute to permitting, construction efforts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Ocean, or Coastal Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
• 10+ years of coastal engineering experience in feasibility, design, and/or construction management.
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead with expertise as the project leader on diverse waterfront and coastal projects, guiding client interaction, design, and execution.
• Identify and implement cutting-edge design and engineering technologies that set industry standards.
• Perform intricate calculations and analyses, crafting and reviewing design drawings for beach nourishment and shoreline stabilization projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to oversee project lifecycles, ensuring budgets, schedules, and quality standards are met.
• Develop comprehensive analytical and construction documents and contribute to Foth's technical library in coastal engineering.
• Engage with clients, nurture relationships, and communicate complex topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Job description

The Foth Companies in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Lead Coastal Engineer to lead and deliver complex coastal and waterfront projects, including beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, and coastal analysis. You will manage projects from inception through delivery, mentor junior staff, and serve as a client-facing technical expert.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in coastal engineering, a PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months, and will contribute to permitting, construction efforts,