Senior Coastal Engineer
GHD

Job Info

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Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we'll help you go all the way.

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Senior Coastal Engineer to join our growing Maritime & Coastal (M&C) group in Florida! In this role, you will be a technical leader on the engineering design, permitting, bid package preparation, and construction oversight for a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the United States. Such projects will include: coastal, estuary and other waterways restoration and resiliency projects, in addition to municipal infrastructure and other land-based improvements.

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:

• Assist with coastal permitting and environmental documents, writing and data preparation for grant applications, collaborating closely with community, stakeholders and industry
• Assist with the condition assessment, planning, analysis, design and CM of waterfront infrastructure and facilities for port, federal, private and municipal clients such as revetments, harbors, piers, wharves, revetments, and related infrastructure
• Support or lead construction team of resident engineers, inspectors, administration and sub-consultants on multiple projects of varying subject areas
• Coordinate and work with cross-discipline teams on other market sector projects
• Grow and lead existing and new client relationships
• Support pursuit/proposal efforts, developing scope, schedule, and budget
• Deliver projects on time and within budget
• Maintain project requirements for safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the duration of the project
• Proactively coach, train and empower project teams; provide mentorship and development advice to junior level staff
• Stay current and well advised on M&C market trends, client spending, assets, resiliency and logistics
• Keep up to date with technical qualifications and licenses

What you'll bring to the team:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Coastal Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar technical field
• PE license is required
• 10-15 years relevant industry related engineering, design, and management experience, with a strong emphasis on M&C projects
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D is desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience leading teams and developing coastal models, including hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport, passing vessel and mooring analyses.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication abilities

Interested in joining our Maritime & Coastal team? Submit your application today!

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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