Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
Entry Level Waterfront Engineer
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
We’re actively looking for an Entry Level Waterfront Engineer to join our growing team in New England, ideally located in our Rhode Island office. This position will support the planning, permitting and design of waterfront and coastal infrastructure throughout our footprint. Projects would vary, but include design of marinas, piers, bulkheads, seawall, revetments and marine terminal structures, and living shoreline stabilization.
The candidate who fills this position will join a high performing team that provides clients with multi-disciplinary engineering and science-based solutions to coastal management challenges including coastal/waterfront engineering, coastal flood risk, resiliency and adaptation design, and dredged material management.
Responsibilities
Support ongoing Waterfront/Coastal projects under the guidance of experienced engineers
Develop plan sets for planning, regulatory review and construction using AutoCAD
Assist in the design and permitting of waterfront developments such as piers, marinas, and boardwalk
Analyze and support the design of structures for flood and erosion control, including seawalls, bulkheads, and breakwaters
Contribute to development of living shoreline erosion solutions designs
Conduct technical analyses and performing basic calculations
Assist in mooring and berthing analyses and design tasks
Assist with dredging design and permitting processes
Support in construction contract administration tasks including fieldwork
Participate in site inspections and assisting in the preparation of reports
Qualifications:
B.S. in Civil, Structural, Waterfront, or Coastal Engineering. MS degree preferred.
0-1 year of experience in Waterfront Engineering
EIT preferred.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated technical and analytical skills, including technical writing and presentation skills.
We are VHB!We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
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
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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The candidate who fills this position will join a high performing team that provides clients with multi-disciplinary engineering and science-based solutions to coastal management challenges including coastal/waterfront engineering, coastal flood risk, resiliency and adaptation design, and dredged material management.
Responsibilities
Support ongoing Waterfront/Coastal projects under the guidance of experienced engineers
Develop plan sets for planning, regulatory review and construction using AutoCAD
Assist in the design and permitting of waterfront developments such as piers, marinas, and boardwalk
Analyze and support the design of structures for flood and erosion control, including seawalls, bulkheads, and breakwaters
Contribute to development of living shoreline erosion solutions designs
Conduct technical analyses and performing basic calculations
Assist in mooring and berthing analyses and design tasks
Assist with dredging design and permitting processes
Support in construction contract administration tasks including fieldwork
Participate in site inspections and assisting in the preparation of reports
Qualifications:
B.S. in Civil, Structural, Waterfront, or Coastal Engineering. MS degree preferred.
0-1 year of experience in Waterfront Engineering
EIT preferred.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated technical and analytical skills, including technical writing and presentation skills.
We are VHB!We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
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
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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