Coastal Engineering Specialist

VHB • Providence, AL

2d • $110,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is seeking a Mid-Senior Coastal Engineering Specialist to join its New England team. The role supports the planning and design of waterfront and coastal projects, including living shoreline stabilization, revetments, dredging, marinas, marine terminals, urban waterfront developments, and wetland restoration. The specialist will contribute to a multidisciplinary team developing engineering and science-based solutions for coastal management challenges, including coastal engineering, flood risk, resilience and adaptation design, and dredged material management.

The position involves technical analysis and design, permitting, project management and delivery, business development, and coordination with clients, sub-consultants, and multidisciplinary teams. The role is based in Rhode Island and offers a flexible, hybrid work environment. The full-time annual base salary range is $110,000 to $125,000, with eligible employees potentially receiving additional incentive compensation and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Coastal or Ocean Engineering, Oceanography, or a related field; a master's degree in a related field may substitute for two years of experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in Coastal / Ocean Engineering.
• Knowledge of regulatory processes in New England.
• Experience delivering projects for multiple federal, state, and local coastal agencies or clients.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams involving surveyors, environmental scientists, structural and civil engineers, landscape architects, and planners in support of coastal management, restoration, resilience, and adaptation efforts.
• Knowledge of FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program and experience implementing FEMA coastal flood hazard analysis and mapping methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills, including technical writing and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with industry-standard analysis and design software.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
• Highly organized.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical information in procedures and manuals to complete project design processes.

Nice To Haves

• Specific experience with USACE, FEMA, USGS, and NOAA.

Responsibilities

• Support the Coastal / Water Resources practice through client contacts and business development with state and federal agencies and private-sector clients.
• Assist in preparing qualifications and proposals for coastal resilience and coastal infrastructure-related RFPs.
• Assist with and ultimately manage and perform engineering analysis and preliminary and detailed design of coastal structures.
• Assist with and ultimately manage project scope, budget, and schedule; coordinate sub-consultants and team members; and ensure quality control throughout project execution.
• Design and permit waterfront developments, including piers, marinas, and boardwalks.
• Analyze and design flood- and erosion-control structures, including seawalls, bulkheads, revetments, breakwaters, wave fences, and fendering, as well as private and waterfront recreation structures such as fishing piers, marina docking structures, and boat launch ramps.
• Contribute to living shoreline erosion-solution designs.
• Conduct and review technical analyses and calculations.
• Complete mooring and berthing analyses and design.
• Perform dredging design and permitting.
• Prepare project specifications, bid documents, and contract documents.
• Provide construction contract administration.
• Conduct site inspections and prepare reports.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may participate in VHB’s 401(k) plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition programs.
• Eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level