What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coastal Engineer position at Olsson Associates Inc?
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Company Description
We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.
Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us - and will continue to allow us - to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.
Job Description
Olsson is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Coastal Engineer with expertise in coastal processes and numerical modeling. In this role, you will apply your skills to analyze, model, and design coastal and estuarine systems.
You will also contribute to a variety of coastal and waterfront projects, developing innovative solutions to address the challenges of coastal dynamics and environmental issues. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing systems that protect and improve coastal environments, while carefully balancing human development with the preservation of natural ecosystems.
The ideal candidate should have completed coursework or have exposure to one or more of the following areas: fluid dynamics, water wave mechanics, introduction to coastal engineering, coastal hydrodynamics, coastal processes, wetland and estuarine environments, coastal sediment transport, and numerical modeling. Additionally, the candidate should have knowledge of modeling platforms such as ADCIRC, SWAN, Delft3D, and Delft3D-FM. Proficiency in SMS post-processing, ArcGIS post-processing, and MATLAB coding and post-processing abilities is also required.
Join Olsson and be part of a team that's shaping the future of our coastlines!
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
You bring to the team:
Desired Qualifications but not required:
Additional Information
Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.
As an Olsson employee, you'll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you'll:
Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.
Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us - and will continue to allow us - to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.
Job Description
Olsson is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Coastal Engineer with expertise in coastal processes and numerical modeling. In this role, you will apply your skills to analyze, model, and design coastal and estuarine systems.
You will also contribute to a variety of coastal and waterfront projects, developing innovative solutions to address the challenges of coastal dynamics and environmental issues. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing systems that protect and improve coastal environments, while carefully balancing human development with the preservation of natural ecosystems.
The ideal candidate should have completed coursework or have exposure to one or more of the following areas: fluid dynamics, water wave mechanics, introduction to coastal engineering, coastal hydrodynamics, coastal processes, wetland and estuarine environments, coastal sediment transport, and numerical modeling. Additionally, the candidate should have knowledge of modeling platforms such as ADCIRC, SWAN, Delft3D, and Delft3D-FM. Proficiency in SMS post-processing, ArcGIS post-processing, and MATLAB coding and post-processing abilities is also required.
Join Olsson and be part of a team that's shaping the future of our coastlines!
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
- Working collaboratively with others
- Having ownership in the work you do
- Using your talents to positively affect communities
You bring to the team:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to contribute and work well with a team
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering
- Emphasis in civil, coastal, ocean or marine engineering preferred
- Must possess or obtain engineer Intern certificate (EI) or be a registered professional engineer (PE)
Desired Qualifications but not required:
- Experience in scripting with Python, FORTRAN, or C , along with proficiency in using one or more established scientific and coastal engineering software programs, such as MIKE 21/MIKE 3, XBEACH, BOUSS-2D/FUNWAVE, STWAVE, GENCADE, WAM, TUFLOW, FVCOM, ROMS, or ECOMSED
- Knowledge of USACE CEMs and ability to use design concepts in real life problems
- High Performance Computing experience and ability to run models on Linux based HPC clusters with the ability to develop model specific batch scripting, run time post processing and performance monitoring codes
- AI/ML experience in coastal engineering applications. Being able to use AI/ML to cross train physics-based models is a plus
Additional Information
Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we're here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.
As an Olsson employee, you'll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you'll:
- Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities.
- Receive an excellent 401(k) match.
- Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
- Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance.
- Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.
Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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