What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Coastal or Civil Engineer - Marine Structures position at Coastal Protection Engineering?
Entry-Level Coastal or Civil Engineer - Marine Structures
CPE is a multidisciplined coastal consulting firm with a national presence and a flourishing coastal and marine engineering practice. We are pleased to announce an immediate opening in our Destin, FL office for a Jr. to mid-level Engineer to assist with the growing demand for our marine structural engineering projects. This position offers tremendous growth and career development potential for a passionate engineer. The candidate will report to our Sr. Marine Engineer and have the opportunity to work on a variety of coastal and marine projects, concentrating on marinas, waterfront structures, and coastal structures.
Duties Responsibilities
- Organize and interpret engineering data to perform coastal engineering analyses, designs and prepare clear and concise engineering reports and technical documentation.
- Assist in preparing project construction plans and specifications.
- Assist in obtaining State and Federal project permits and perform permit compliance.
- Perform project construction observations, interpret contract documents, enforce contract specifications, and review submittals for accuracy, completeness, and design consistency.
- Ensure conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards.
- Communicate with co-workers, clients, subconsultants and the public in a professional manner through verbal and written correspondence.
- Other work activities include assisting in proposal efforts, preparation of labor/material estimates, design packages and deliverables, documenting technical data for management review and performing other consulting duties.
Representative projects:
- Marinas, small-craft harbors, waterfront developments, and marina related amenities.
- Coastal and marine structures such as bulkheads, seawalls, revetments, docks, marine travel lift/forklift launch, breakwaters, and piers.
- Upland civil engineering design associated with parks and marinas.
- Coastal structures such as jetties, breakwaters, groins.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in civil, ocean, structural, or related engineering discipline.
- Experience in the analysis and design of coastal structures, foundations, and pile-supported structures.
- Experience with structural analysis software.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil3D.
- Proficient English communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability to legally work in the US (US Citizen or Work Visa).
Additional Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree in civil, ocean, structural, or related engineering discipline.
- EIT certification.
- Publications, conference presentations and/or graduate thesis focused on marine engineering design concepts and projects.
Position Details and Benefits:
- This offer is for an exempt, full-time salaried position.
- The salary will be defined based on the level of experience of the successful candidate.
- 100% payment of health, dental and vision insurance premium to employees.
- 401K retirement plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off policies.
- Additional perks such as flexible work hours, a friendly office environment located close to beautiful beaches and A graded schools.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Coastal Protection Engineering is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We encourage talented, qualified employees to apply regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law.