Senior Coastal Engineer

Applied Technology & Management, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in West Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to develop and manage clients and projects in coastal engineering. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience and a strong understanding of coastal projects, including beach nourishment and shoreline stabilization. The firm offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for mentorship and growth, including training covered by the company.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct engineering consulting experience on coastal projects.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Proven leadership and detail-orientation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage clients and projects in coastal engineering.
• Task and project management including planning and budgeting.
• Review and manage written document production.

Skills

Coastal engineering consulting

Project management

Business development

Software for coastal engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in coastal, environmental, or civil engineering

Professional Engineer license

Advanced degree in coastal engineering

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Applied Technology and Management (ATM), a Geosyntec Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Coastal Engineer to help lead, manage, and grow our coastal engineering practice on the Atlantic Seaboard. The ideal candidate should have experience developing complex and innovative coastal engineering solutions. The position will be based out of our West Palm Beach, Florida office, with flexibility to sit out of other Florida offices, including Boca Raton, Orlando, Cape Canaveral, Clearwater, and Tampa Bay.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop business and manage clients and projects in coastal projects including beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, dredging, environmental restoration and mitigation, etc.
• Task and project management, including coastal engineering investigations and planning work, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
• Plan, schedule, conduct or coordinate detailed phases of the coastal engineering work in marine related projects;
• Management and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;
• Work plan development, data evaluation, and report writing;
• Reviewing and managing written document production; and
• Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
• Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, boater certification, defensive driving certification, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 20%
• Overnight travel: Up to 20%

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in coastal, environmental, or civil engineering, with emphasis on coastal or water resources. (required)
• Advanced degree in coastal engineering or closely related field. (preferred)
• Professional Engineer license. (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 (10+ preferred) years of direct engineering consulting experience working on coastal and waterfront projects or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Proven leadership and detail-orientation skills. (required)
• Demonstrated business development and project management experience. (required)
• Experience in relevant coastal engineering software. (e.g., Waves, Littoral Transport, Sedimentation, etc.). (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)