Lead Waterfront EngineerProject Manager
Job Location:
Detroit, MI - USA
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Job Summary
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms we offer a values-based collaborative and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive92% member retention rate! Learn more at is seeking a Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer & Project Manager to support and grow our Ports Harbors and Waterfront practice in Detroit MI. This role will serve as a technical and project delivery leader on waterfront and marine infrastructure projects across the United States including the Atlantic Gulf and Pacific coasts as well as the Great Lakes while playing a key role in expanding Foths presence in the Great Lakes market.
The successful candidate will lead the planning design and delivery of waterfront marine and coastal infrastructure projects nationwide including ports and terminals piers wharves bulkheads berthing and mooring systems and shoreline protection systems. While the role offers exposure to projects across multiple regions of the country the position will be anchored in Detroit with a strong emphasis on local market growth client development and bolstering Foth in the region.
This position will work closely with Foths existing Great Lakess Ports and Harbors team to help establish strengthen local client relationships and support project delivery nationally.
- Serve as technical lead and engineer-of-record for waterfront marine and coastal structural engineering projects nationwide
- Lead the planning analysis and design of marine structures including piers wharves dolphins bulkheads seawalls revetments and related infrastructure
- Perform and oversee coastal analysis load development structural modeling and engineering calculations
- Develop review and oversee construction documents including plans specifications and technical reports
- Maintain working knowledge of regulations and codes affecting waterfront infrastructure with familiarity of local environments
- Proactively identify and help implement new design tools analysis methods and execution technologies relevant to marine and waterfront engineering
- Serve as Project Manager on select projects responsible for scope schedule budget and quality
- Support and manage projects across multiple regions including the Northeast Southeast California and Midwest
- Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams including coastal geotechnical civil environmental and construction services
- Develop project work plans staffing plans schedules and budgets in collaboration with discipline leads
- Monitor project performance financials and risks throughout project execution
- Support construction-phase services including shop drawing review RFIs inspections and on-site construction support
- Help grow Foths waterfront and marine presence in the Detroit and greater Great Lakes region while leveraging experience from national projects
- Assist with local and national business development efforts including identifying opportunities supporting pursuits and developing proposals
- Build and maintain relationships with public agencies port authorities terminal operators industrial clients and private developers
- Represent Foth at industry events client meetings and professional organizations in the Detroit region and nationally as appropriate
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers within the waterfront/marine structural discipline
- Support development of standard work practices design guides and technical resources for the discipline
- Collaborate with Foths Technical Competency Leaders to strengthen firmwide technical excellence
- Lead and participate in technical and client-facing presentations for both national and local audiences
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Ocean or Structural Engineering
- Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience with a background in structural coastal mechanical or environmental engineering including at least 7 years focused specifically on structural engineering in feasibility design and/or construction management
- Experience with developing construction documents including plans and specifications
- Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Masters Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- 15 years of experience with an engineering consulting firm with emphasis on waterfront marine coastal or port infrastructure
- Experience serving in Project Manager or Task Manager roles on multi-disciplinary projects
- Professional experience with regulatory frameworks across the Northeast Southeast Midwest and/or West Coast
- Existing professional relationships with port authorities public agencies or waterfront clients
- Ability to obtain PE licensure in additional jurisdictions by comity
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