Coastal Engineer

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Wilmington, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role you will have the opportunity to focus on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on coastal engineering related to waves, tides, and erosion. You will coordinate with all other internal/external team members on moderately complex projects and assist with identification of key client interests and drivers on less complex projects. You will also communicate client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on less complex projects.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Ability and motivation to lead portions of complex projects with guidance and mentorship

Responsibilities

Plan, analyze, and design coastal and nearshore civil works projects, including shoreline protection and flood mitigation.
Perform coastal, hydraulic, and hydrodynamic modeling to evaluate waves, tides, storm surge, and sediment transport.
Prepare engineering designs, calculations, and technical reports in support of civil works projects.
Support permitting and regulatory coordination with local, state, and federal agencies.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate coastal engineering solutions into broader infrastructure programs.
Provide engineering support during construction, including reviews, field observations, and issue resolution.
Contribute to coastal resilience, risk reduction, and climate adaptation initiatives.