Foth & Van Dyke

Coastal Engineer

Foth & Van Dyke • $70K — $95K *
Jacksonville, FL 32210In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Yesterday
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Ocean, Coastal, Environmental, or Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited program.
  • Master's degree in Oceanographic or Coastal Engineering preferred.
  • Experience with coastal modeling platforms like Delft3D and MIKE/DHI.
  • Construction oversight experience valued.
  • Familiarity with beach nourishment and coastal resiliency essential.
  • Proficient in technical report writing and programming languages such as Matlab and Python.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in setup, calibration, and verification of coastal engineering models.
  • Effectively communicate complex engineering topics to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Observe and evaluate construction operations on-site.
  • Conduct industry-standard data analyses for coastal projects.
  • Prepare construction plans and technical specifications as needed.
  • Assemble documentation for state and federal permit applications.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on various projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a variety of exciting and innovative projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with experienced professionals in the field.
  • Pathway for career advancement within coastal engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and methodologies.
  • Engagement in projects that contribute to coastal resiliency and sustainability.
Full Job Description
Foth is seeking a Coastal Engineer to join our Jacksonville, FL office! This role involves engaging in field data collection and performing industry-standard coastal engineering analyses. You'll work on a wide variety of exciting and innovative projects, learning from our experienced Jacksonville team members, and advancing your coastal engineering career with us!

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the setup, calibration, and verification of numerical models for wave transformation, hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and coastal morphology
  • Communicate complex topics to non-technical stakeholders effectively, using both written and verbal means
  • Observe construction operations and evaluate site conditions
  • Perform industry-standard data analyses related to coastal engineering
  • Prepare construction plans and technical specifications
  • Assemble data and documentation to support state and federal permit applications
  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including coastal engineers, surveyors, biologists, contractors, structural engineers, master planners, etc.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Ocean, Coastal, Environmental, or Civil Engineering, or a related field from an EAC/ABET accredited program


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Oceanographic or Coastal Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited program
  • Experience using coastal modeling platforms such as Delft3D, MIKE/DHI, SMS, ADCIRC, XBeach, UNIBEST, etc.
  • Construction oversight experience
  • Coursework, research, or experience in beach nourishment; coastal structures; and coastal resiliency and adaptation
  • Technical report writing experience
  • Experience using programming languages such as Matlab, Python, etc.

About Foth & Van Dyke

Foth & Van Dyke is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in the areas of infrastructure, environmental, and facilities engineering. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater management, as well as site development and building design. Foth & Van Dyke serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as industrial, commercial, and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.
Learn more about Foth & Van Dyke
Size
600 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1938
* Ladders Estimates

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