Coastal Engineer – Waterfront, Climate Resilience

Moffatt & Nichol

Coastal Engineer focusing on waterfront climate resilience in California. Preparing impact assessments and technical solutions for coastal infrastructure projects.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeOakland • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Coastal Engineering, Climate Adaptation, and Resilience, with a strong focus on developing technical solutions and managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules. Proficient in regulatory compliance and community engagement for waterfront projects.

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Coastal EngineeringClimate AdaptationRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementArcGIS

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Hard Skills

Coastal EngineeringClimate AdaptationRisk AssessmentEngineering SolutionsBudget ManagementProposal PreparationCoastal PrinciplesPermitting RequirementsTechnical WritingData Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationClient ManagementTeam CollaborationPresentation SkillsWork Prioritization

Tools & Technologies

ArcGISMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's in Coastal EngineeringFundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) CertificationCalifornia Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Industry Keywords

Coastal InfrastructureNature-Based SolutionsSan Francisco Bay AreaRegulatory AgenciesWaterfront Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepares coastal climate impact and risk assessments for coastal infrastructure and develops technical solutions to address those risks
Prepare Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plans (RSAP) through analysis, coordination of figures, and writing
Supports design of nature-based solutions, such as living shorelines
Participate in community presentations and technical team workshops
Interact with regulatory agencies or support team leader that is managing the regulatory process
Assists project manager, or acts as project manager, to prepare/review engineering scopes of work and budgets/estimates for proposals and track budget and schedule status throughout the course of each project
Interface with clients as needed for successful project delivery. Address client requirements and manage client expectations regarding scope, schedule and quality on projects
Communicate with staff and subconsultants to establish work priorities for projects
Supports marketing through research of upcoming opportunities and preparing proposals. Tracking SB1 grant applications for various communities throughout the region
Familiar with permitting requirements for San Francisco Bay and northern California regulatory agencies, and is able to provide engineering solutions that comply 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's in Coastal, Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university degree program; required
Master's in Coastal or Civil Engineering; preferred
Successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam or Engineer-in-Training Certification; required
California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain via reciprocity; preferred
5 - 10 years of experience in general coastal engineering, climate adaptation and resilience, or similar focus
Experience working with basic coastal principles, such as tides, wave mechanics, sea level rise, wind assessment, and sediment transport
Ability to plan, schedule work and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines
General awareness of the San Francisco Bay Area regulatory agencies that oversee waterfront projects
Software capabilities: ArcGIS (familiar) Microsoft Word and Excel (proficient)
Availability and willingness to travel throughout the Bay Area and occasionally throughout Central California.
All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Low-cost Employee Healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
Family and dependent coverage available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
Comprehensive Paid Time Off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a Floating Holiday
Competitive 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
Extensive Wellness Program (with financial incentives), including: Monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like Calm and BetterHelp, and more
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
Options to further your education with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
Extensive training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and much more
Additional incentives such as a monthly Health Smart stipend, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits (per federal guidelines), etc.