Senior Coastal Engineer (PE) – Dredging & Shoreline Lead

HDR; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer in Austin, Texas, to join our team dedicated to restoring and protecting coastlines. You will lead complex dredging and coastal restoration projects, utilizing your expertise and mentoring teams to achieve sustainable results.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, and possess strong project management skills. HDR values an inclusive workplace and seeks engineers passionate about water resource management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of Water Resources experience.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) is required.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and design for dredging and navigation projects.
• Develop channel layouts and alignments for coastal projects.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger efforts.

Skills

Coastal engineering

Project management

Hydraulic modeling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's or PhD in Coastal, Ocean, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Artificial intelligence software

High-performance computing (HPC)

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer in Austin, Texas, to join our team dedicated to restoring and protecting coastlines. You will lead complex dredging and coastal restoration projects, utilizing your expertise and mentoring teams to achieve sustainable results.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, and possess strong project management skills. HDR values an inclusive workplace and seeks engineers passionate about water resource management.