Coastal/Water Resources Engineer – Entry Level

Moffatt & Nichol

Entry Level Coastal/Water Resources Engineer at Moffatt & Nichol, specializing in planning and designing waterfront infrastructure projects. Supporting coastal protection, stormwater management, and urban flood risk assessments.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform preliminary and detailed engineering design tasks for coastal and water resources engineering projects, including: Coastal protection and resilience design (beach nourishment, revetments, seawalls, living shorelines)
Stormwater management and drainage infrastructure permitting and design
Stormwater hydrology and hydraulics
Watershed assessment and planning
Urban flood risk and floodplain management
Low impact development / green infrastructure
Perform 1D and 2D riverine and coastal hydraulic/hydrodynamic modeling
Perform numerical modeling in support of stormwater, drainage, and coastal improvement projects
Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates in support of final bid packages
Participate in design activities and meetings between project team members, subcontractors, and client managers
Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, feasibility, cost, construction approaches, and scheduling performance
Prepare written and graphic reports and make presentations
Under direction, prepare various draft documents, including reports and technical memoranda
Other duties: Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Masters's degree in Civil, Coastal, Environmental, or Water Resources Engineering; required
0–2 years of experience with coastal engineering, stormwater, floodplain, or site civil engineering
Previous internship experience preferred
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
Software: AutoCAD or MicroStation experience preferred
HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ADCIRC, SWAN, or other hydraulic/hydrodynamic modeling experience highly desired
MATLAB experience preferred
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Availability and willingness to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
Family coverage is available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends

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Hard Skills & Tools

coastal protection designstormwater managementhydrologyhydraulics1D modeling2D modelingnumerical modelingcost estimationurban flood risk managementlow impact development

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsteam collaborationtechnical decision-makingreport writing

Certifications

Master's degree in Civil EngineeringMaster's degree in Coastal EngineeringMaster's degree in Environmental EngineeringMaster's degree in Water Resources EngineeringEngineer-in-Training (EIT)