Senior Coastal Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Senior Coastal Engineer to lead coastal projects, mentor staff, and expand the practice along the Atlantic Seaboard.

You will manage client relationships, develop innovative solutions for beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, and dredging, and oversee budgets, schedules, and deliverables with a focus on safety and quality. PE license is required; 8–10+ years of coastal engineering consulting experience preferred; advanced degree a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in coastal, environmental, or civil engineering with emphasis on coastal/water resources.
• PE license required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10+ years of coastal engineering consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage coastal projects (beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, dredging, restoration).
• Lead project management including budgets, schedules, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee subcontractors.
• Coordinate client meetings with regulatory personnel and other parties.
• Drive work plans, data evaluation, and report writing.
• Ensure safety, and travel as required.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Project management

Business development

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teams

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in coastal/environmental/civil engineering

Advanced degree in coastal engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Waves

Littoral Transport

Sedimentation

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 Engineerto 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.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client orcompanyproject or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

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)
• Regular field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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