Coastal Engineer

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC • Fort Lauderdale, FL

70d

About The Position

At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here. RES is looking for an Engineer IV to join our team. As a Coastal Engineer at RES, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and leadership to coastal resilience projects in Florida. You’ll serve as a subject matter expert in your discipline—leading and assisting teams through innovative and complex coastal resilience projects requiring regulatory approvals, project delivery, and implementation. You’ll play a key role in leading the coastal design projects, mentoring junior staff, driving quality across multiple projects, and guiding our clients through technically and logistically challenging resilience efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Coastal, Civil or Marine Engineering field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida, or ability to become licensed within six months through reciprocity.
• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience designing nature-based coastal resilience and waterfront projects.
• Construction management experience.
• Experience leading coastal proposal pursuits.
• Advanced proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS, and coastal modeling software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex design projects from concept through construction.
• Experience leading coastal permitting and coordination with federal, state, and county agencies.
• Valid driver’s license in the US for over one year.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with coastal permitting in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties.
• SCUBA diver certification and advanced boating skills.
• Experience securing water quality improvement credits for living shorelines projects.
• Experience involving innovative stormwater designs.
• Direct experience with Federal/State/Local environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Staff management and mentoring experience.
• Presentation and public speaking experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist teams through innovative and complex coastal resilience projects.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in coastal engineering.
• Manage projects and mentor junior engineers.
• Conduct shoreline conditions assessments and design nature-based coastal enhancements.
• Evaluate value engineering for permitted projects.
• Develop permit plans and verify construction matches the plans as the Engineer of Record.
• Lead conversations with marine scientists, engineers, clients, and regulators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees