Senior Coastal & Marine Engineer — Anchorage Area

bairdcareers; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

W. F. Baird seeks a Senior Coastal / Marine Engineer to lead coastal and waterfront projects from planning through construction, including client engagement and business development.

The role emphasizes design of shore protection, breakwaters, and marine structures with travel across regions. Ideal candidates hold a PE license, 10+ years of coastal/marine experience, and reside in the Anchorage area. This position offers remote work with on-site requirements as needed and a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in coastal, civil, or ocean engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the U.S. in good standing.
• 10+ years of coastal or marine engineering experience in consulting or contracting.
• Experience with coastal/marine design and construction, ecosystem restoration, or navigation dredging.
• Experience with site investigations, permitting, and construction-phase services.
• Deep knowledge of coastal engineering design guidelines, codes, and standards.
• Strong project management: budgeting, scheduling, risk management.
• Excellent communication and ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Residence in the Anchorage, AK area.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of complex coastal and waterfront projects.
• Serve as primary technical lead and project manager.
• Develop design solutions for coastal protection, erosion control, and marine infrastructure.
• Review design docs, reports, drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables with quality control.
• Ensure safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and manage client relationships; support proposal and BD activities.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across offices and time zones.
• Oversee site investigations, condition assessments, and construction oversight.
• Travel and site visits to support project execution and client engagement.

Skills

P.E. licensure

10+ years coastal engineering

Coastal/marine project leadership

Client engagement

Travel willingness

Anchorage resident

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in coastal/civil/ocean engineering

Master’s degree in coastal/civil/ocean engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

MIKE21

SWAN

Delft3D

Job description

W. F. Baird seeks a Senior Coastal / Marine Engineer to lead coastal and waterfront projects from planning through construction, including client engagement and business development.

The role emphasizes design of shore protection, breakwaters, and marine structures with travel across regions. Ideal candidates hold a PE license, 10+ years of coastal/marine experience, and reside in the Anchorage area. This position offers remote work with on-site requirements as needed and a focus on safety,