Coastal Engineer

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Coastal Engineer managing engineering projects for the east coast with a focus on flood resiliency and water resources. Collaborating with teams to deliver technical solutions and mentor junior engineers.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,500 - $102,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coastal engineering, including flood resiliency evaluations and numerical modeling, while effectively managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets. Proficient in technical documentation and mentoring junior engineers to ensure project success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Coastal EngineeringFlood Resiliency EvaluationsHydrologic ModelingProject ManagementProfessional Engineering License

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Hard Skills

Numerical ModelingEngineering DesignCost EstimatingConstruction DrawingsTechnical Reports

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProblem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeAutoCAD Civil 3DArcGISPython

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering License

Industry Keywords

Coastal ProcessesShoreline Erosion ProtectionMaintenance DredgingBeach NourishmentWetland Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as the engineer supporting development and design for projects involving coastal engineering, including coastal processes, shoreline erosion protection, maintenance dredging and beach nourishment, wetland protection and restoration, and engineering with nature and nature-based solutions concepts
Supports engineering planning and design including, but not limited to, concept designs, alternative studies, basis of design requirements, construction drawings, technical reports and specifications, and construction cost estimates
Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
Manages team and coordinates with client’s project manager and/or technical staff
Analyzes complex problems and develops value-engineered solutions
Supports the preparation and coordination of project deliverables including construction documents
Ability to travel for field site visits and project meetings in various US locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or MS degree in relevant field (e.g., Coastal, Ocean, Civil or Environmental Engineering)
3-8 years of experience
Experience with coastal engineering and flood resiliency evaluations
Experience with hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrodynamic, and/or water quality numerical modeling
Understanding the application of engineering principles for engineering design, including cost estimating, and development of plans and specifications
Experience in project and program management including developing and managing scopes, detailed schedules, budgets, and sub-consultants
Proficiency in MS Office
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience a plus
ArcGIS experience a plus
Python experience a plus
Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one within two years

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match