What You'll Do
In this role, you'll contribute to engineering efforts that support coastal protection and ecological restoration. You'll help develop technical analyses, design plans, and permitting documents for projects involving beach nourishment, living shorelines, inlet management, and habitat restoration. Fieldwork is a key component, including data collection for hydrographic, topographic, and environmental assessments.
You'll collaborate with a diverse group of professionals—including engineers, ecologists, geomorphologists, and hydrologists—to move projects from concept to implementation. You'll draft technical reports, support construction oversight, and assist in modeling and design using industry-standard tools. As experience grows, you'll review peers' work and support junior staff through mentorship.
The position requires adaptability, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting. You’ll work both independently and as part of integrated teams, with opportunities for hybrid work after performance benchmarks are met.
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of professional experience in coastal engineering, with focus on living shorelines, beach nourishment, dredging, inlet dynamics, or ecosystem restoration.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in coastal, civil, environmental, or ocean engineering, or a closely related field.
- Experience gathering and analyzing coastal data, preparing technical reports, and communicating findings clearly.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, MATLAB, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity and collaboration.
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet project deadlines.
- Willingness to accept feedback and grow through mentorship and hands-on project involvement.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within Florida and nearby coastal states for field assignments.
- Comfort working outdoors in varied and sometimes challenging conditions, including uneven terrain, extreme weather, and remote locations.
- Physical capacity to carry loads up to 50 pounds and walk long distances while wearing field gear.
- Residency near one of the Florida office locations: Tampa, Boynton Beach, Sarasota, Orlando, or Pensacola.
Preferred Qualifications
- Field observation experience during coastal construction, such as dredging, reef installation, or wetland creation.
- Background in collecting wave, current, sediment, or beach profile data.
- Familiarity with environmental permitting processes, including submissions to USACE or FDEP.
- Scientific diving or snorkeling certification.
- Boat operator training or certification.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage—70% employer-paid for employee and family.
- Participation in the company’s ESOP, with annual share allocations.
- 401(k) plan featuring employer match.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development incentives.
- Support for conference attendance and continuing education.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position with primary locations in Tampa, Boynton Beach, Sarasota, Orlando, and Pensacola. Based on performance and supervisor approval, hybrid work arrangements may be available. Occasional travel to project sites and team events is expected.
Company Culture
The organization values creative problem solving, mutual respect, and inclusive collaboration. As an employee-owned firm, long-term growth and career development are supported through mentorship and cross-disciplinary project work. Diversity and teamwork are central to how projects are approached and delivered.
