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Job Description
The Coastal Engineer at RES leads and manages innovative coastal resilience projects, providing technical expertise in design, permitting, and implementation to restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients and regulators.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and assist in coastal resilience projects, including design, permitting, and implementation.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on coastal engineering solutions such as artificial reefs, living seawalls, and shoreline restorations.
- Manage project delivery from concept through construction, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor junior staff and lead project teams to achieve technical and project goals.
- Coordinate with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and review designs and permits.
- Conduct site assessments, develop permit plans, and oversee construction activities to ensure adherence to plans and 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
Benefits & Perks
Work on innovative nature-based solutions and coastal resilience projects
Opportunities to participate in fieldwork and construction oversight
Manage projects and mentor junior engineers to develop leadership skills
Build partnerships, manage contracts, and influence client relationships
Work at the intersection of ecology and engineering to make a measurable environmental impact
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