Project Coastal Engineer
Jupiter, FL - USA
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 Project Coastal Engineer to support coastal and marine projects through technical design data analysis and engineering calculationstranslating complex coastal processes into clear insights for clients and teams.
Youll contribute to projects such as beach nourishment inlet studies and coastal structures while mentoring junior staff and serving as a client-facing technical resource. This role is based in Jacksonville FL with consideration for candidates in the South Florida (Palm Beach County) area and a future in-office expectation.
- Lead with Expertise: Take the helm as the technical lead on diverse waterfront and coastal projects guiding design and execution with your knowledge and creativity
- Innovate and Implement: Stay ahead of the curve by identifying and implementing cutting-edge design and engineering technologies that set new industry standards
- Analyze and Design: Use your skills to perform intricate calculations and structural analyses crafting and reviewing design drawings for a variety of marine infrastructure projects
- Drive Projects to Success: Collaborate with Project Managers to oversee project lifecycles ensuring budgets schedules and quality standards are met
- Craft and Contribute: Develop comprehensive construction documents and contribute to Foths growing technical library in coastal engineering
- Engage and Expand: Play a pivotal role in client relations and business development from crafting compelling proposals to nurturing lasting relationships
- Bachelors degree in Civil Structural or Coastal Engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering coastal engineering or related engineering degree
- 5 years of coastal engineering experience in the areas of feasibility design and/or construction management
- Engineer in Training certificate
- Previous experience developing construction documents including plans and specifications
- Prior experience with wave analysis
- A Masters Degree in Civil Structural or Coastal Engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering coastal engineering or related engineering degree
- 10 years of experience particularly in an engineering consultancy focused on coastal or environmental projects.
- Previous experience integrating engineering with environmental sciences and working with regulators on coastal projects.
- Experience with Optimoor software program
About Company
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