Project Engineer - Construction Management

The Foth Companies; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Foth Companies is seeking a Project Engineer to support coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects across ports, marinas, shorelines, and marine infrastructure in California. You’ll work with project managers, scientists, and construction teams to move projects from concept through construction, with travel to client sites around Petaluma 30-50% of the time.

The ideal candidate has a Civil/Coastal/Marine background, 5+ years of engineering consulting experience, and 4+ years of field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Coastal, Marine, Ocean Engineering or closely related field.
• 5+ years of engineering consulting experience supporting civil infrastructure projects.
• 4+ years of hands-on construction oversight and field services experience with coordinating with contractors.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform coastal engineering analyses including wave and structural calculations for waterfront, marine, and shoreline protection systems.
• Develop and review engineering design drawings, technical details, and specifications for coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects.
• Prepare construction documents such as plans, specs, reports, and memoranda.
• Provide technical oversight during construction, respond to RFIs, review submittals, and conduct site visits for Bay Area marine/coastal projects.
• Assist in planning, engineering, rehabilitation, and construction of shoreline stabilization measures and marine infrastructure.
• Apply Foth’s methodologies to maintain quality, schedule alignment, and cost awareness.
• Evaluate project risks and contribute to standard work practices for technical consistency.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coastal/marine regulations in California for compliant solutions.
• Support Project Managers with scheduling, budgeting, task coordination, and deliverable tracking.
• Assist with approaches and proposals for coastal engineering tasks and multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Field oversight

Construction coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Coastal, Marine, Ocean Engineering

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 currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Project Engineer to support our coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects across ports, marinas, shorelines, and marine infrastructure. You’ll work closely with project managers, scientists, and construction teams to help bring challenging civil/environmental engineering, marine construction, coastal resilience, and waterfront infrastructure development projects from concept through construction, supporting communities, ports, and natural ecosystems. The ideal candidate will be located near Petaluma or the greater San Francisco Bay area and willing to travel to client sites around Petaluma 30-50% of the time.

Projects You'll Support

• Marina and port facility upgrades
• Dredging and beneficial use planning
• Shoreline stabilization, dune/berm restoration, and coastal resiliency efforts
• Marine terminal improvements and structural rehabilitations

Key Responsibilities

• Perform coastal engineering analyses—including wave and structural calculations—to support the design of waterfront, marine, and shoreline protection systems
• Develop and review engineering design drawings, technical details, and specifications for coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects
• Prepare construction documents such as plans, specifications, engineering reports, and technical memoranda
• Support construction activities by providing technical oversight, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and conducting site visits for Bay Area marine/coastal projects
• Assist in the planning, engineering, rehabilitation, and construction of shoreline stabilization measures and marine infrastructure
• Apply Foth’s engineering and project delivery methodologies to maintain quality, schedule alignment, and cost awareness
• Evaluate project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to standard work practices that improve technical consistency
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of coastal and marine infrastructure regulations—especially in California—to ensure compliant engineering solutions
• Support Project Managers by contributing to project schedules, budgets, task coordination, and deliverable tracking
• Assist with technical approaches and proposal development for coastal engineering tasks and multi‑disciplinary projects, while contributing to Foth’s technical library and best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, Coastal, Marine, Ocean Engineering, or closely related technical field
• 5+ years of engineering consulting experience supporting civil infrastructure projects
• 4+ years of hands‑on construction oversight and field services experience, including coordinating with contractors, verifying design compliance, and resolving onsite engineering issues
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California or ability to obtain within 24 months of eligibility
• Professional experience in coastal/marine engineering, including integration of engineering and environmental considerations and experience with design–bid–build projects
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory coordination, permitting negotiations, and resolving technical/environmental issues
• Experience supporting proposals, cost estimates, and funding strategies, including familiarity with state and federal infrastructure grant or loan programs

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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Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, including to assist with reviewing application materials, identifying potentially qualified candidates, sourcing candidates, and supporting interview preparation. These tools are used to support, but do not replace, human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Where required by law, we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools, and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.

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, and several other voluntary benefits. Regular full-time members are also eligible for paid time off. 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.