What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer position at Foth?
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients' toughest science and engineering challenges . Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth .
Foth is seeking a Lead Waterfront / Marine Structural Engineer to serve as the technical lead and designer on a variety of waterfront and coastal engineering projects. This role involves supporting the planning, engineering, and construction of coastal shoreline protection, stabilization, and marine structures. The successful candidate will perform coastal conditions calculations, structural analysis, and develop construction documents, while also identifying and implementing the latest design technologies. This role can be located in Newport, RI; Marion, MA; Jacksonville, FL; or remote for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities :
- Serve as technical lead / designer on variety of waterfront and coastal engineering related projects
- Support planning, engineering, and construction of various coastal shoreline protection and stabilization, and marine / waterfront structures
- Proactively identifies newest design and engineering execution technologies and drives to conclusion the implementation of such technologies
- Perform coastal conditions calculations and structural analysis to develop / review design drawings for various types of marine infrastructure projects
- Work with Project Managers to establish and monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
- Develop construction documents including plans and specifications
- Maintain knowledge of existing and proposed regulations related to marine infrastructure and coastal engineering
- Work with Foth's Technical Competency Leader to develop Foth's technical library for the coastal engineering discipline
- Develop and continuously improve standard work practices for marine engineering
- Support Client Team Leader efforts with new and existing clients to help develop business, create proposals, and cultivate client relationships
- Prepare / review technical approaches and proposals for projects and / or coastal engineering tasks supporting large multi-disciplinary projects
- Lead communication efforts with clients from proposal phase to project completion phase as the technical expert
- Make formal and informal presentations to both technical and lay audiences
- Build and facilitate teamwork among members across all disciplines and levels, with a focus on the coastal engineering competency
- Coach, mentor, motivate, and develop technical members
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Why Foth :
Established Reputation : With over 86 years of experience, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture : Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92 % member retention rate.
Challenging Projects : Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com / careers
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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