What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Coastal Engineer position at GZA?
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to support the waterfront and coastal engineering practice in GZA’s Northeast Offices. We expect this Waterfront/Coastal Engineer to be an enthusiastic, outgoing person willing to embrace external networking and marketing activities to help us grow our practice. This is a Hybrid position that can sit in any of our Northeast office locations.
As a Senior Engineer, you will manage a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex coastal projects focused on coastal modeling; coastal planning; shoreline and estuary adaptive management; and natural, nature-based features. The position requires the individual to represent GZA in client interactions from proposal development, contracting and project performance phases and to be responsible for day-to-day execution of technical, risk-management and financial aspects of each project. The growth aspect of this role will involve working with other GZA’s leaders, corporate marketing and communications team to build the practice and further establish GZA Environmental services within the local market. The role will require strategic planning activities and professional networking, and the hiring, development and mentoring of staff. The candidate should be self-motivated, well organized, detail oriented, quality focused, safety-minded, and must be able to multi-task. Principal-level positions include an ownership position within the firm while Senior Consultant positions have ownership opportunities with the firm and the potential for advancement to the principal level based on performance.
Key Duties:
- Managing a project team, delegating to office and field staff
- Conducting both internal and client communications
- Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets
- Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations
- Managing/Designing/Reviewing coastal modeling (hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport)
- Managing/Designing/Reviewing site hazard characterization and vulnerability assessments
- Managing/Designing/Reviewing coastal protection structures, natural & nature-based features, and shoreline/estuary enhancement/restoration solutions
- Leading and assisting with coastal and waterfront business development initiatives
- Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing reports with Principal guidance and review
- Coordinating and leading team meetings with project staff and clients.
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GZA emphasizes a One Company environment, and as a member of our team, you may be asked to assist on projects and tasks outside of your primary responsibilities.
Qualifications:
- D. or M.Sc. in civil, coastal, ocean or marine engineering or sciences, or related field
- PE license required
- 10 years of experience in coastal structures, numerical modeling, and nature-based solutions
- Relevant local experience with regulatory knowledge and working relationships with the New England business community, and federal, state, and local agencies
- Demonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products
- Doer-seller aptitude with industry knowledge
- Proficient in coastal modeling software (SWAN, CMS, XBeach, CEDAS)
- Professional licensure or the ability to obtain the licensing within the next 6 months
- Ability to collaborate in a multi-office, team environment
- Self-motivated, detail oriented, safety-minded, and able to multi-task
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, design team members, contractors, and construction managers
- Strong probabilistic design and environmental data analysis
The base salary for this position may range between $95,000 and $145,000. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, bonus eligibility, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.
GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 50 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below, and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.
Disclaimer for Recruitment Agencies:
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.
Salary : $95,000 - $145,000
