Job Description
The Coastal Engineer at RES leads and manages innovative coastal resilience projects, providing technical expertise in design, permitting, and implementation of nature-based solutions to restore and protect ecosystems, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with clients and regulators.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and assist in coastal resilience projects, including design, permitting, and project delivery.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on coastal engineering and nature-based solutions.
- Manage project teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality across multiple projects.
- Coordinate with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to facilitate project approvals and compliance.
- Conduct site assessments, develop designs, and oversee construction to ensure plans are accurately implemented.
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
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule not specified
Opportunities for fieldwork and construction oversight
Client-facing influence and partnership building
Mentoring junior staff and leadership development
Participation in innovative nature-based solutions and coastal adaptation projects
Work on projects with measurable environmental impact
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