Senior Coastal Engineer (Marine Lead)

RINA•Fort Lauderdale, FL

8d•$140,000 - $198,000

About The Position

RINA is recruiting a Senior Coastal Engineer to join its Environmental and Engineering Geoscience Division in Houston, Texas; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; or Chicago/Lisle, Illinois. The role leads the maritime discipline for a strategic project from design basis through construction close-out, with responsible charge for marine engineering and an agency-facing role with USACE Galveston District, the non-federal sponsor (Port Victoria), and the Coast Guard. The Engineer of Record seals permit and construction drawings. The position owns the maritime Design Basis, berth concept, dredge footprint, and engineering content of the Section 408 request and Section 10/404 application. It directs marine detailed design, coordinates related disciplines into an issued-for-construction package, defines marine work packages, and leads technical bid evaluation. During construction, the role reviews contractor methods and design changes, addresses field queries, accepts surveys and completed works, and verifies permit compliance. It also supports first berthing and trial operations, as-built certification, USACE completion notification, and operations and maintenance planning. The role requires an active Texas civil Professional Engineer license and 15 or more years of relevant coastal, port, or waterway engineering experience. Travel to the project site may be up to 50%, and on-site presence during marine construction is required. Compensation is $140,000–$198,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Master's degree in coastal, environmental, or civil engineering; a bachelor's degree with relevant years of experience may be considered instead.
15 or more years of experience in coastal, port, or waterway engineering.
Experience taking at least one project from concept through construction.
Experience with shallow-draft navigation channels, berth dredging, and dredged-material placement.
Active Texas Professional Engineer license in civil engineering.
Ability to travel up to 50% to the project site and be present on site during marine construction.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Gulf Coast barge or liquid bulk terminals.
Former USACE experience.
Diplomate Coastal Engineering (D.CE) credential.
Demonstrated Section 408 and Section 10/404 experience, preferably with USACE Galveston District.

Responsibilities

Lead the maritime discipline for a strategic project from design basis through construction close-out.
Take responsible charge of marine engineering and serve as Engineer of Record during construction; seal permit and construction drawings.
Own the maritime Design Basis, berth concept, dredge footprint, and engineering content of the Section 408 request and Section 10/404 application.
Lead pre-application meetings and coordinate with USACE Galveston District, the non-federal sponsor, and the Coast Guard.
Direct marine detailed design, incorporate permit conditions, and coordinate structural, geotechnical, dredging, and transfer systems into an issued-for-construction package.
Define marine work packages, write scopes of work, and lead technical bid evaluations and clarifications.
Review contractor method statements, temporary works, traffic management, and quality plans; manage design changes and field queries.
Accept surveys and works, inspect construction, handle non-conformances, and verify compliance with permit conditions, environmental windows, and monitoring requirements.
Support progress measurement and payment certification.
Support first berthing and trial operations, including trial berthing and mooring checks.
Prepare or oversee as-built certification, as-built surveys and drawings, and USACE completion notification.
Provide maintenance dredging, inspection, and operating-limit input to the terminal operator.