Senior Principal Coastal Engineer - Waterfront Resilience

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and个人—P

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

401(k) and competitive benefits

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks a Senior Principal Coastal Engineer to lead our coastal and water resources practice in Oak Brook or Chicago, IL. You will drive design, regulatory compliance, client development, and project leadership across marinas, shorelines, beaches, and wetlands.

You will mentor junior staff, manage complex projects, and collaborate with public and private clients. A PE/PG license and 15+ years of relevant experience are required, with OSHA HAZWOPER preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in coastal or water resources engineering (required).
• Advanced degree in the same (preferred).
• Professional certification (i.e., P.E., P.G.) (required).
• At least 15 years (25+ preferred) years of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required).
• Detailed understanding of coastal and water resources regulations. (required).
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required).
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients. (required).
• Proven leadership skills. (required).
• Ability to travel to client facilities as needed. (required).
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred).
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Civil design, coastal design, and water resources design projects;
• Business development, including bringing in new clients and obtaining repeat business, leading proposals, and developing a BD plan;
• Management and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;
• Project management, budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring client satisfaction and profitability;
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, specs, and permit applications;
• Fieldwork associated with design and construction administration;
• Reviewing and managing written document production;
• Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties;
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to project sites as needed.

Skills

Coastal design

Water resources design

Business development

Team leadership

Project management

Client management

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in coastal or water resources engineering

Advanced degree in coastal or water resources engineering

Professional licensure (P.E. or P.G.)

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks a Senior Principal Coastal Engineer to lead our coastal and water resources practice in Oak Brook or Chicago, IL. You will drive design, regulatory compliance, client development, and project leadership across marinas, shorelines, beaches, and wetlands.

You will mentor junior staff, manage complex projects, and collaborate with public and private clients. A PE/PG license and 15+ years of relevant experience are required, with OSHA HAZWOPER preferred.