Senior Consultant or Principal-level Coastal Scientist/Engineer
About The Position
Integral Consulting Inc. is seeking a Senior Consultant or Principal-level Scientist or Engineer for their Marine, Coastal, Climate, and Technology business area, with a focus on coastal resilience and ocean sciences. The role involves leading business development efforts in coastal resilience, supporting clients with projects related to sea level rise and coastal hazard modeling, vulnerability assessments, and adaptation planning, particularly emphasizing nature-based solutions. The position requires collaboration across various practices within Integral, working with experts in engineering, ecology, restoration, natural resource economics, toxicology, hydrogeology, and data management and visualization. Integral’s senior consultants and principals are recognized leaders in their fields, both internally and externally, for their technical expertise and strategic knowledge. Senior consultants are expected to achieve over $400,000 in individual allocated net revenue, while principals have an annual goal of generating over $1.25 million in individual net revenue. Prior consulting experience is mandatory. This position may be offered as in-office, remote, or hybrid, depending on the candidate's location and organizational needs.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in oceanography, ocean or coastal engineering, or other marine science field
- U.S. West Coast experience and networks
- Consulting experience along the West Coast with a working knowledge of coastal management agencies and an understanding of regulatory processes and policy
- 15+ years of professional experience in coastal sciences and engineering, coastal hydrodynamics, geomorphology, marine geology and geophysics and sea level rise and hazard adaptation
- Proven experience in business development including proposal writing, technical scopes and budgeting, and understanding of contracting processes
- Expertise in coastal hazards and coastal flood risk management
- Experience with nature-based solutions to address coastal ecosystem restoration and sea level rise adaptation and resilience
- Familiarity with coastal modeling and mapping
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB
- Familiarity with CAD and/or GIS
- Strong project management experience
- Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
- Possess strong organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers
Nice To Haves
- Professional licensure in related disciplines
Responsibilities
- Business development and business planning
- Adaptation planning including feasibility, optimization, and pathway development
- Data synthesis, analysis, and interpretation
- Outreach in support of a wide array of clients
- Stakeholder and client interaction
- Project management
- Execution of technical work and client deliverables
- Staff mentorship and collaboration across business practices
Benefits
- Company-subsidized (employee and family) medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) participation with a company match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation
- Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid sick leave (10 days)
- Paid vacation (10 or/to 20 days; determined by title at hire)
- Paid holidays (9 days) per year
- Potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
