Senior Coastal & Marine Structures Lead Engineer

The Foth Companies; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies is seeking a Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer to serve as the technical lead on shoreline protection and marine structures. The role involves coastal calculations, structural analysis, and creation of construction documents across multiple U.S.

locations or remote for the right candidate. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering, a PE (or ability to obtain within 12 months), and 10+ years of related experience in feasibility, design, or construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain within 12 months is required.
• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and designer on a variety of coastal, waterfront, and marine infrastructure projects, supporting planning, engineering, and construction efforts.
• Perform coastal condition calculations and structural analyses to develop and review designs for shoreline protection, stabilization systems, and marine/waterfront structures.
• Lead the development of construction documents, including plans and specifications, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish and manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and quality standards.
• Identify and implement innovative design and engineering technologies, while developing and improving standard work practices for marine and coastal engineering.
• Contribute to Foth’s technical excellence by maintaining regulatory knowledge and supporting the development of the firm’s technical library in structural and coastal engineering.
• Support business development efforts by preparing and reviewing technical approaches and proposals, partnering with Client Team Leaders to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, effectively communicating complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and advancing coastal engineering competencies through coaching and professional development.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Job description

The Foth Companies is seeking a Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer to serve as the technical lead on shoreline protection and marine structures. The role involves coastal calculations, structural analysis, and creation of construction documents across multiple U.S.

locations or remote for the right candidate. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering, a PE (or ability to obtain within 12 months), and 10+ years of related experience in feasibility, design, or construction