Senior Principal Coastal Engineer — Waterfront Resiliency Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Oak Brook/Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Principal Coastal Engineer to lead coastal and water resources projects, drive business development, and mentor staff.

The role covers design, permitting, and fieldwork across diversified clients in public and private sectors. The position rewards leadership, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions, managing multiple projects, and building client relationships while complying with schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Civil design, coastal design, and water resources design projects;
• Business development; including bringing in new clients and obtaining repeat business from existing clients, leading proposal preparation, and developing and implementing a business development plan;
• Management and mentoring of junior staff and managing subcontractors;
• Project and task management, including planning and implementing investigation and data collection projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
• Preparation of engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications;
• Fieldwork associated with design and construction administration services;
• Reviewing and managing written document production;
• Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties; and
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client management

Coastal & water regs

Project management

Travel readiness

OSHA HAZWOPER

Driver's license

Multi-disciplinary teams

15+ years consulting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in coastal or water resources engineering

Advanced degree in coastal resources engineering

Professional certification (P.E., P.G.)

Job description

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Oak Brook/Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Principal Coastal Engineer to lead coastal and water resources projects, drive business development, and mentor staff.

The role covers design, permitting, and fieldwork across diversified clients in public and private sectors. The position rewards leadership, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions, managing multiple projects, and building client relationships while complying with schedules and budgets.