Senior Coastal Restoration Designer & Permitting Expert

Wilkinson Ecological Design, Inc.; Orleans (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkinson Ecological Design, Inc. in Orleans, MA is seeking a Senior Restoration Designer to lead coastal restoration and bioengineering projects from concept through permitting.

You will develop plan sets, coordinate with project teams, and present regulatory aspects to state agencies and local commissions. The role requires strong technical skills in AutoCAD, Rhino, and ESRI tools, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to mentor junior staff while ensuring high-quality design standards and

Qualifications

• Experience with restoration design and permitting for coastal projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project strategies to meet client goals and regulatory requirements.
• Draft plan sets for permitting submittals.
• Provide construction administration services.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Coordinate with clients and other consultants during design and permitting.
• Present projects at regulatory meetings.
• Develop estimates and proposals with design and estimating staff.
• Oversee the design department filing system and standards.

Skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Analytical problem-solving

Independent work

Field work

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino 3ds

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

ArcGIS

GPS

Job description

Wilkinson Ecological Design, Inc. in Orleans, MA is seeking a Senior Restoration Designer to lead coastal restoration and bioengineering projects from concept through permitting.

You will develop plan sets, coordinate with project teams, and present regulatory aspects to state agencies and local commissions. The role requires strong technical skills in AutoCAD, Rhino, and ESRI tools, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to mentor junior staff while ensuring high-quality design standards and