Coastal Engineer - Senior Level

Overview

Leads design and delivery of large coastal engineering projects and manages compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• engineering design
• cost analysis
• regulatory compliance
• feasibility studies
• construction design
• specification development

Tasks

-Leads and prepares multiple engineering design by collecting and studying reports, maps, drawings, aerial photographs, and tests on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and related topographical and geologic data -Leads the analysis of multiple project costs by calculating labor, material, and related costs -Successfully support ongoing Coastal / Water practice through contacts and business development efforts working with EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, NOAA, Local Environmental agencies, as well as private sector clients -Implements scientific and regulatory tasks for projects to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies, including NEPA, Endangered Species Act, and Clean Water Act -Creates multiple feasibility studies by analyzing engineering design, conducting environmental impact studies, and assembling data -Researches and assists in complying with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; and advising management on needed actions -Leads and designs multiple construction projects by studying project concept, architectural drawings, and models -Leads the development of multiple construction specifications, plans, and schedules to produce engineering documents

Requirements

• bachelor's degree
• coastal engineering
• pe license
• 20+ years

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Coastal Engineering -Current PE License -20+ years of experience as a coastal engineer

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About Moffatt & Nichol

-Grew from a Long Beach startup to a global advisor with offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. -Ranks top in marine and port engineering, designing major container terminals, marinas, and shoreline protection. -Delivers iconic bridges, rail, and freight solutions, merging structural and transportation engineering. -Leads water-resources innovation with waterfront parks, aquatic habitat restoration, and storm risk reduction. -Expands into energy, rail, inspection, rehabilitation, and urban waterfront planning worldwide.

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Security Clearance

-post‑offer background check per nist 800‑171 required.