What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coastal Engineer position at Foth?
Do you like to solve problems in an engaging, collaborative, team environment? Are you excited about discovery, technical innovation, and achievement? Does working in a flexible culture with professional growth opportunities, a family friendly vibe, and smart, caring colleagues make for a great day? If so, consider an employment opportunity at Foth and join these members who enjoy their employment experience.
The scientists and engineers of Foth Environment Solutions take on complex projects across many markets, including manufacturing, mining, solid waste, utilities, and coastal infrastructure. Informed by decades of experience and today’s best practices, we solve critical problems and add value in each of the markets we serve.
Foth Environment Solutions has a long track record of exceptional results. Whether the goal is asset realization, navigating regulations, ensuring safety, reducing costs, or gaining a competitive edge, we are ready for the challenge.
At Foth, we're not just engineers. We're a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers. We're currently on the lookout for a Coastal Engineer who's not only passionate about coastal and waterfront engineering but also eager to lead, learn, and grow with us. This role is based in the scenic Newport, RI or Marion, MA - hubs for some of our most exciting and impactful projects; or potentially remote for the right candidate.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead with Expertise: Take the helm as the technical lead on diverse waterfront and coastal projects, guiding design and execution with your knowledge and creativity.
• Innovate and Implement: Stay ahead of the curve by identifying and implementing cutting-edge design and engineering technologies that set new industry standards.
• Analyze and Design: Use your skills to perform intricate calculations and structural analyses, crafting and reviewing design drawings for a variety of marine infrastructure projects.
• Drive Projects to Success: Collaborate with Project Managers to oversee project lifecycles, ensuring budgets, schedules, and quality standards are met.
• Craft and Contribute: Develop comprehensive construction documents and contribute to Foth's growing technical library in coastal engineering.
• Engage and Expand: Play a pivotal role in client relations and business development, from crafting compelling proposals to nurturing lasting relationships.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Coastal Engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering, coastal engineering, or related engineering degree
• 5 years of coastal engineering experience in the areas of feasibility, design, and/or construction management
• Engineer in Training certificate
• Previous experience developing construction documents, including plans and specifications
• Prior experience with wave analysis
Preferred Qualifications:
• A Master's Degree in Civil, Structural, or Coastal Engineering with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering, coastal engineering, or related engineering degree
• 10 years of experience, particularly in an engineering consultancy focused on coastal or environmental projects.
• Previous experience integrating engineering with environmental sciences and working with regulators on coastal projects.
• Experience with Optimoor software program
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. All locations are tobacco-free.
About Foth
Foth, the largest engineering and science consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, employs more than 650 members and operates in 28 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal services.
Our dynamic science and engineering teams at Foth are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our 80 year history of success and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.
Foth provides engineers, scientists, and other talented professionals an award-winning employment experience, including flexibility to balance work and life. We take on our clients’ toughest challenges which provides meaningful project assignments working alongside creative and dedicated team members.
Foth’s commitment to our members is demonstrated by annually reinvesting 5% of professional fee revenues in professional development activities. Our work environment is professional, collaborative, and fun. Each day, we work together in a unified, values-based culture, helping our clients’ achieve their goals and improving the world we live in.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference!
