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Senior Principal Coastal Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants•Oak Brook, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

Geosyntec is hiring a Senior Principal Coastal Engineer to help grow its coastal and water resources engineering practice in its Oak Brook or Chicago, Illinois office. The role is suited to a highly experienced leader contributing to coastal and water resources engineering projects, including coastal resiliency, waterfront design development, marinas, harbors, shoreline protection structures, beaches, and wetlands. The firm serves a diverse mix of public-sector, private-sector, and governmental clients. The position combines technical design and project delivery with business development, client management, and staff leadership. Responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary projects and teams, mentoring junior staff, preparing engineering and permitting documents, and supporting fieldwork and construction administration. Business travel to project sites, client facilities, and other business locations may be needed. The typical base salary range for this position in Oak Brook or Chicago, Illinois, is $165,255 to $247,885 per year. Geosyntec offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package and well-being programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in coastal or water resources engineering.
  • Professional certification, such as P.E. or P.G.
  • At least 15 years of directly relevant experience in a consulting environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Detailed understanding of coastal and water resources regulations.
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and managing clients.
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple project assignments, meet strict deadlines, and travel to client facilities as needed.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel.

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced degree in coastal or water resources engineering.
  • At least 25 years of directly relevant experience is preferred.
  • Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and refreshers.

Responsibilities

  • Perform civil, coastal, and water resources design work.
  • Develop new clients and repeat business, lead proposal preparation, and develop and implement a business development plan.
  • Manage and mentor junior staff and manage subcontractors.
  • Manage projects and tasks, including planning and implementing investigations and data collection, managing budgets, meeting schedules, and maintaining quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
  • Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and permit applications.
  • Conduct fieldwork associated with design and construction administration services.
  • Review and manage written document production.
  • Prepare for and participate in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.
  • Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites and other business locations as needed.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Vacation, sick, and personal paid time off
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)

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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Coastal Engineer salary in the US is approximately $103,000 per year, with a typical range of $56,000 to $190,000.
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