Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer

The Foth Companies

Jacksonville (FL)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading firm, The Foth Companies, seeks a Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer to lead coastal projects, requiring strong expertise in structural and coastal engineering. Located in Jacksonville, FL, this role involves designing marine structures and supporting engineering initiatives with a collaborative team in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience required.
Experience developing construction documents essential.
Professional Engineer License required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical lead/designer on coastal engineering projects.
Perform coastal conditions calculations and structural analysis.
Develop construction documents including plans and specifications.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Coastal Engineering

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yr

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 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 85 years of success, 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.

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