Intermediate Coastal Engineer

Join Us in Shaping Resilient Shorelines

Baird has an opportunity for a Mid-level Coastal Engineer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in hydraulics coastal processes and the design of coastal structures.
As a Coastal Engineer you will contribute to meaningful real-world projects by supporting and leading aspects of coastal infrastructure designfrom planning through construction. Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and offices youll help deliver solutions that enhance coastal resilience and sustainability. If youre ready to advance your coastal engineering career wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Be Doing

• Perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of moderate-to-advanced design engineering techniques procedures and criteria with limited guidance from senior engineers.
• Focus on the design of coastal structures.
• Support the planning and design of coastal projects.
• Lead the collection and analysis of data.
• Develop project manuals including plans and specifications.
• Assist in project management including client interaction project budget and schedule control and coordination of quality control procedures.
• Support construction observation and contract administration of construction projects.
• Participate in proposal preparation and client interviews.
• Work across different offices and time zones.

Qualifications :

What You Bring

• B.S. in civil coastal engineering or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited university or college. (Masters preferred)
• Professional Engineering License ().
• 7 years of coastal engineering experience in a consulting or contractor role.
• Demonstrated experience in project design or construction involving coastal structures ecosystem restoration and/or navigation and dredging.
• Working knowledge of design guidelines codes and standards related to coastal and marine engineering.
• Ability to clearly document the basis of design and design development including data analysis assumptions calculations and conclusions.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with a team of coastal marine and geotechnical engineers; coastal and ecological scientists; geomatics specialists; CAD drafters; and surveyors.
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally sometimes with short notice to meet project deadlines.

Bonus For

• Construction experience related to waterfront and coastal projects.
• Proven project management experience.

Additional Information :

Baird is employee-owned.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits. 

W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd. (Baird) welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process

Baird is an equal-opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin protected veteran status disability genetics or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Baird operates.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Baird is a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to all backgrounds perspectives and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you dont match all of our job requirements!

Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. 

Please note applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without requiring sponsorship to be considered.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time