Senior Coastal Engineer

Halff; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Halff, headquartered with strong Florida Gulf Coast focus, seeks a Senior Coastal Engineer to drive design, modeling, and regulatory processes for projects along the Gulf Coast and Florida.

The role requires deep coastal process understanding, PE licensure or eligibility, and 8+ years of relevant experience, with leadership duties and client interaction across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Coastal/Ocean Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Gulf Coast states or ability to obtain.
• 8+ years of coastal engineering experience with project design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of coastal engineering projects, including shoreline protection, restoration, and living shorelines.
• Provide technical leadership across all project phases from planning to monitoring.
• Conduct coastal modeling (waves, sediment transport, hydrodynamics) to inform designs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and permitting across federal, state, and local levels.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate across disciplines.
• Prepare engineering reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Support proposals with technical scopes and cost estimates.

Skills

Coastal Eng

Project Leadership

Client Interaction

Regulatory Knowledge

Modeling Expertise

Team Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Coastal/Ocean Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Delft3D

ADCIRC

SWAN

GIS

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Coastal Engineer to join our expanding coastal engineering team, focusing on projects in the Gulf Coast and Florida regions. The Senior Coastal Engineer will play a pivotal role in the design, analysis, and implementation of coastal engineering projects, including shoreline protection, coastal restoration, dredging, flood risk management, hydrodynamic modeling, and resilience planning. This position requires a deep understanding of coastal processes and engineering principles, as well as a proven track record of successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Design and Analysis: Lead the design and analysis of coastal engineering projects, including beach nourishment, dune restoration, waterfront structures , and living shorelines, using advanced engineering tools and methodologies.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical expertise and oversight throughout all project phases, from initial planning and design to construction and monitoring.
• Coastal Engineering Modeling: Conduct coastal modeling (e.g., waves , sediment transport, hydrodynamic circulation) to inform project design and assess potential impacts.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all project designs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental impact assessments and permitting requirements.
• Client Interaction: Work closely with clients, including government agencies and private sector partners, to understand project needs, present solutions, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to practice strategic initiatives, direction, goal setting, client identification, market challenges and opportunities
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare detailed project documentation, including engineering reports, design drawings, specifications, and technical memoranda.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Mentor junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment within the team.
• Quality Control: Implement quality control procedures to ensure all project deliverables meet the firm’s standards and client expectations.
• Proposal Development: Assist in the preparation of proposals, including technical scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules for new business opportunities.
• Field Work and Site Visits: Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and construction oversight as required , ensuring project work is carried out according to design specifications.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Coastal, Ocean Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license required in one or more states along the Gulf Coast, with the ability to obtain licensure in relevant states if not already held.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in coastal engineering, with demonstrated expertise in project design and implementation within the Gulf Coast or similar environments.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in coastal engineering software and tools (e.g., Delft3D, ADCIRC , SWAN), as well as GIS applications for coastal analysis.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical information to clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex coastal challenges.
• Team Player: Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, with a collaborative approach to project delivery.
• Travel: Willingness to travel for project site visits, client meetings, and industry events as needed.

Company Overview:

Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and multi-disciplined professional services firm designed, engineered, planned, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. Our services include: Construction Services, Energy, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Land and Site Development, Planning and Landscape Architecture, MEP Engineering, Public Works, Right of Way, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering/Utility Coordination, Surveying, Transportation, Water Resources and Water/Wastewater.

Halff has offices in the following locations:

Arkansas: Bentonville, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Little Rock and North Little Rock

Florida: Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares and Temple Terrace and Windermere

Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport

Oklahoma: Norman and Oklahoma City

Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Conroe, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio and Tyler

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Health Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending, an Employee Assistance Plan and more.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.