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Senior Coastal Engineer
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GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to assist in expanding the waterfront and coastal engineering practice. This position can be based out of the
Providence, RI and/or Amesbury, MA
GZA office locations. We expect this Waterfront/Coastal Engineer to be an enthusiastic, outgoing person willing to embrace external networking and marketing activities to help us grow our practice.
As a Senior Engineer, you will manage a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex coastal projects focused on coastal modeling, coastal planning, shoreline and estuary adaptive management, and natural, nature-based features. The position requires the individual to represent GZA in client interactions from proposal development, contracting and project performance phases and to be responsible for day-to-day execution of technical, risk-management and financial aspects of each project. The growth aspect of this role will involve working with other GZA’s leaders, corporate marketing and communications team to expand the practice and further establish GZA Environmental services within the local market. The role will require strategic planning activities and professional networking, and the hiring, management, development and mentoring of staff. The candidate should be self-motivated, well organized, detail oriented, quality focused, safety-minded, and must be able to multi-task. Principal-level positions require ownership within the firm while Senior Consultant/Project Manager positions have ownership opportunities with the firm and the potential for advancement to the principal level based on performance.
Key Duties
Leading business development activities with support and assistance from colleagues and GZA corporate marketing and communications team
Managing a project team, delegating to office and field staff
Conducting both internal and client communications
Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets
Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations
Managing/Designing/Reviewing coastal modeling (hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport)
Managing/Designing/Reviewing site hazard characterization and vulnerability assessments
Managing/Designing/Reviewing coastal protection structures, natural & nature-based features, and shoreline/estuary enhancement/restoration solutions
Leading and assisting with coastal and waterfront business development initiatives
Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing reports
Coordinating and leading team meetings with project staff and clients
Qualifications
PhD or M.Sc. in civil, coastal, ocean or marine engineering or sciences, or related field
P.E. license required
15+ years of experience in coastal structures, numerical modeling, and nature-based solutions
Relevant local experience with regulatory knowledge and working relationships with the New England business community, and federal, state, and local agencies
Demonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products
Doer-seller aptitude with industry knowledge
Proficient in coastal modeling software (SWAN, CMS, XBeach, CEDAS) is a plus
Professional licensure or the ability to obtain the licensing within the next 6 months
Ability to collaborate in a multi-office, team environment
Self-motivated, detail oriented, safety-minded, and able to multi-task
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, design team members, contractors, and construction managers
Strong probabilistic design and environmental data analysis
The base salary for this position may range between $120,000.00 to $200,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.
About GZA
Professional development and enrichment
Exciting work environment
Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan
Significant performance-based bonuses in addition to base salary
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an affirmative/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.
Note to Staffing Agencies GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
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Senior Coastal Engineer
role at
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (GZA) is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to assist in expanding the waterfront and coastal engineering practice. This position can be based out of the
Providence, RI and/or Amesbury, MA
GZA office locations. We expect this Waterfront/Coastal Engineer to be an enthusiastic, outgoing person willing to embrace external networking and marketing activities to help us grow our practice.
As a Senior Engineer, you will manage a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex coastal projects focused on coastal modeling, coastal planning, shoreline and estuary adaptive management, and natural, nature-based features. The position requires the individual to represent GZA in client interactions from proposal development, contracting and project performance phases and to be responsible for day-to-day execution of technical, risk-management and financial aspects of each project. The growth aspect of this role will involve working with other GZA’s leaders, corporate marketing and communications team to expand the practice and further establish GZA Environmental services within the local market. The role will require strategic planning activities and professional networking, and the hiring, management, development and mentoring of staff. The candidate should be self-motivated, well organized, detail oriented, quality focused, safety-minded, and must be able to multi-task. Principal-level positions require ownership within the firm while Senior Consultant/Project Manager positions have ownership opportunities with the firm and the potential for advancement to the principal level based on performance.
Key Duties
Leading business development activities with support and assistance from colleagues and GZA corporate marketing and communications team
Managing a project team, delegating to office and field staff
Conducting both internal and client communications
Monitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets
Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations
Managing/Designing/Reviewing coastal modeling (hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport)
Managing/Designing/Reviewing site hazard characterization and vulnerability assessments
Managing/Designing/Reviewing coastal protection structures, natural & nature-based features, and shoreline/estuary enhancement/restoration solutions
Leading and assisting with coastal and waterfront business development initiatives
Preparing proposals and reviewing/writing reports
Coordinating and leading team meetings with project staff and clients
Qualifications
PhD or M.Sc. in civil, coastal, ocean or marine engineering or sciences, or related field
P.E. license required
15+ years of experience in coastal structures, numerical modeling, and nature-based solutions
Relevant local experience with regulatory knowledge and working relationships with the New England business community, and federal, state, and local agencies
Demonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products
Doer-seller aptitude with industry knowledge
Proficient in coastal modeling software (SWAN, CMS, XBeach, CEDAS) is a plus
Professional licensure or the ability to obtain the licensing within the next 6 months
Ability to collaborate in a multi-office, team environment
Self-motivated, detail oriented, safety-minded, and able to multi-task
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, design team members, contractors, and construction managers
Strong probabilistic design and environmental data analysis
The base salary for this position may range between $120,000.00 to $200,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.
About GZA
Professional development and enrichment
Exciting work environment
Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan
Significant performance-based bonuses in addition to base salary
GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an affirmative/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.
Note to Staffing Agencies GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. This policy is in place to ensure we respect the relationships with our preferred vendors and avoid any potential misunderstandings.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. by 2x
Get notified about new Coastal Engineer jobs in
Amesbury, MA .
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