Project Coastal Engineer
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Leads coastal and marine project design and technical execution as the primary engineering expert, performing analyses, design calculations, and client communication while mentoring junior staff.
About this role
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 impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.
Foth is seeking a Project Coastal Engineer to support coastal and marine projects through technical design, data analysis, and engineering calculations—translating complex coastal processes into clear insights for clients and teams.
You’ll 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.
Primary Responsibilities:
- 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 Foth's 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
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Master's 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
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