Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer

The Foth Companies; Illinois; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer to drive innovative coastal engineering projects. This role offers the chance to lead diverse projects, engage with clients, and mentor a talented team while utilizing the latest design technologies. Join a collaborative and values-driven environment where your expertise will shape the future of marine infrastructure. With a commitment to professional growth and a dynamic culture, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the field of engineering.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive colleagues

Challenging projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience in feasibility, design, and construction management.
• Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design for waterfront and coastal engineering projects.
• Develop construction documents and perform structural analysis.
• Support client relationships and project management efforts.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Coastal Engineering

Project Management

Technical Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 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, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

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 coastal 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 Newport, RI; Marion, MA; Jacksonville, FL; or remote for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead/designer on variety of waterfront and coastal engineering related projects
• Support planning, engineering, and construction of various coastal shoreline protection and stabilization, and marine/waterfront structures
• Proactively identifies newest design and engineering execution technologies and drives to conclusion the implementation of such technologies
• Perform coastal conditions calculations and structural analysis to develop/review design drawings for various types of marine infrastructure projects
• Work with Project Managers to establish and monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Develop construction documents including plans and specifications
• Maintain knowledge of existing and proposed regulations related to marine infrastructure and coastal engineering
• Work with Foth’s Technical Competency Leader to develop Foth's technical library for the coastal engineering discipline
• Develop and continuously improve standard work practices for marine engineering
• Support Client Team Leader efforts with new and existing clients to help develop business, create proposals, and cultivate client relationships
• Prepare/review technical approaches and proposals for projects and/or coastal engineering tasks supporting large multi-disciplinary projects
• Lead communication efforts with clients from proposal phase to project completion phase as the technical expert
• Make formal and informal presentations to both technical and lay audiences
• Build and facilitate teamwork among members across all disciplines and levels, with a focus on the coastal engineering competency
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and develop technical members

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

Why Foth

• Established Reputation: With over 86 years of experience, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
• Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.
• Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers

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.