Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer

The Foth Companies; Green Bay (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Foth is seeking a Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer to lead a range of waterfront and coastal projects. Responsibilities include coastal calculations, structural analyses, and developing construction documents for shoreline protection and marine structures.

The role supports planning, engineering, and construction efforts with a focus on innovative design and regulatory compliance, while mentoring multidisciplinary teams and engaging clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience in feasibility, design, and/or construction management.
• Experience with developing construction documents including plans and specifications.
• Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.
• 15+ years with an engineering consulting firm with coastal/environmental emphasis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and designer on coastal, waterfront, and marine projects.
• Perform coastal condition calculations and structural analyses for shoreline protection and marine structures.
• Lead development of construction documents, plans, and specs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to manage budgets, schedules, and quality.
• Identify and implement innovative design technologies and improve standard practices.
• Support business development with technical approaches and client relationships.
• Act as primary technical contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Structural analysis

Construction documents

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Foth is seeking a Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer to serve as the technical lead and designer on a variety of waterfront and coastal engineering projects. This role involves supporting the planning, engineering, and construction of shoreline protection, stabilization, and marine structures. The successful candidate will perform coastal conditions calculations, structural analysis, and develop construction documents, while also identifying and implementing the latest design technologies. This role can be located in Green Bay, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Marion, MA; Newport, RI; Jacksonville, FL; Petaluma, CA or remote for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and designer on a variety of coastal, waterfront, and marine infrastructure projects, supporting planning, engineering, and construction efforts
• Perform coastal condition calculations and structural analyses to develop and review designs for shoreline protection, stabilization systems, and marine/waterfront structures, including projects in contaminated sediment remedial zones
• Lead the development of construction documents, including plans and specifications, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish and manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and quality standards
• Identify and implement innovative design and engineering technologies, while developing and improving standard work practices for marine and coastal engineering
• Contribute to Foth’s technical excellence by maintaining regulatory knowledge and supporting the development of the firm’s technical library in structural and coastal engineering
• Support business development efforts by preparing and reviewing technical approaches and proposals, partnering with Client Team Leaders to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, effectively communicating complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and advancing coastal engineering competencies through coaching and professional development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience in the areas of feasibility, design, and/or construction management
• Experience with developing construction documents including plans and specifications
• Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years with an engineering consulting firm with an emphasis in coastal or environmental engineering or science
• Previous experience with the following: Integrating complex engineering and environmental sciences on coastal projects, establishing working relationships with regulators, projects on the Great Lakes or in the Midwest

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.