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Coastal Engineer

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Full Time
Posted November 4, 2025
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Job Description

The Coastal Engineer IV at RES leads and manages complex coastal resilience projects, providing technical expertise in designing nature-based solutions, guiding teams, and ensuring environmental and regulatory compliance to make a positive ecological impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and assist coastal resilience projects, including design, permitting, and implementation.
  • Manage project delivery from concept through construction, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.
  • Mentor junior staff and guide technical decision-making within projects.
  • Coordinate with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions.
  • Conduct fieldwork such as shoreline assessments and oversee construction activities.
  • Develop permit plans and ensure projects meet environmental and regulatory standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Coastal, Civil, or Marine Engineering field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida, or the ability to become licensed within six months through reciprocity if licensed in another state
  • 10 years of progressive engineering experience designing nature-based coastal resilience and waterfront projects such as artificial reefs, living seawalls, breakwaters, mangrove shorelines
  • 8 years of experience with advanced degree in engineering
  • Construction management experience
  • Experience leading coastal proposal pursuits
  • Advanced proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, coastal modeling software e.g. MIKE21 or similar platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex design projects from concept through construction as design lead
  • Experience leading coastal permitting and coordination with federal, state, and county agencies that include Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) permitting
  • Valid driver’s license in the US for over one year and ability to travel to field sites as needed

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