Senior Waterfront Engineer - Coastal Projects Lead

Abonmarche Consultants Incorporated; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abonmarche in Benton Harbor, MI seeks a Senior Waterfront Engineer to lead waterfront projects from concept to completion. The role requires a strong civil engineering background with a focus on coastal environments and excellent client communication.

The candidate will mentor engineers and technicians, prepare proposals and scopes, review design work, and supervise project execution while ensuring quality, schedule, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Michigan Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Specialty Certifications preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in waterfront engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares project proposals and scopes of work.
• Supervises, mentors, and develops engineers and technicians.
• Performs quality control reviews of design plans and project deliverables.
• Prepares complex technical reports, studies, and memoranda.
• Supports business development and client relationship initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Oversees project execution to ensure quality, efficiency, and schedule adherence.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with clients, public officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Leads project meetings and delivers technical presentations.
• Represents the organization as a liaison with clients, agencies, and professional organizations.
• Reviews competencies, performance, and priorities annually with their supervisor.

Skills

Waterfront engineering

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Michigan Professional Engineering (PE) license

Specialty Certifications preferred

Job description

Abonmarche in Benton Harbor, MI seeks a Senior Waterfront Engineer to lead waterfront projects from concept to completion. The role requires a strong civil engineering background with a focus on coastal environments and excellent client communication.

The candidate will mentor engineers and technicians, prepare proposals and scopes, review design work, and supervise project execution while ensuring quality, schedule, and regulatory compliance.