Waterfront/Coastal Design Engineer - Hybrid - Multiple locations
About The Position
We are seeking Designers/Engineers to join VHB’s growing, high-performing Waterfront/Coastal team. In this role, you will play a key part in the planning, permitting, and design of complex waterfront and coastal infrastructure projects across our geographic footprint. Typical project work includes: Design of marinas, piers, bulkheads, seawalls, revetments, and marine terminal structures Living shoreline and nature-based stabilization solutions Coastal flood risk assessment and mitigation Resiliency and climate adaptation design Dredged material management and related coastal infrastructure planning As a Waterfront Engineer at VHB, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists to deliver innovative, science-based solutions to coastal management challenges. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your technical skills, take on increasing responsibility, and contribute to projects that make a tangible difference in coastal communities. We have opportunities for someone to be based in any VHB office within our footprint, and we are very open to conversations with professionals at various career stages who are eager to: Develop their expertise in waterfront and coastal engineering Work within a collaborative, fully supported environment Being part of a team that values mentorship, professional development, and provides a clear long-term career growth plan If you are motivated to advance your career in waterfront engineering and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we encourage you to contact us to explore this opportunity further.
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil, Structural, Waterfront, or Coastal Engineering (a Masters degree maybe substituted for 2 years of relevant work)
- 3-5 years’ experience in Marine/Waterfront Engineering
- EIT preferred
Responsibilities
- Successfully support ongoing Waterfront/Coastal practice projects across the VHB footprint:
- Assist in engineering analysis, preliminary, and detail design of waterfront/coastal structures to include:
- design and permitting of waterfront developments including piers, marinas and boardwalks
- analysis and design of structures for flood and erosion control such as seawalls, bulkheads, revetments and breakwaters, wave fences and fendering, and private and waterfront recreation structures such as fishing piers, marina docking structures, and boat launch ramps
- contributing to living shoreline erosion solutions designs
- conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations
- Complete mooring and berthing analyses and design
- dredging design and permitting
- construction contract administration
- involved in site inspection and reports
Benefits
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
