What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Coastal Engineer position at GZA GeoEnvironmental?
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to support the waterfront and coastal engineering practice in GZA's Providence, RI and / or Amesbury, MA 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.
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.
Qualifications :
About GZA :
GZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 60 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.
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative / Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.
Note to Staffing 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.
