Foth & Van Dyke

Project Engineer - Construction Management

Foth & Van Dyke$70K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, Coastal, Marine, Ocean Engineering, or a closely related field
  • 5+ years of engineering consulting experience in civil infrastructure
  • 4+ years of construction oversight and field services experience
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 24 months

Responsibilities

  • Perform coastal engineering analyses to support design of waterfront protection systems
  • Develop and review engineering design drawings and specifications for projects
  • Prepare construction documents including plans and engineering reports
  • Provide technical oversight during construction, responding to RFIs and reviewing submittals
  • Assist in planning and construction of shoreline stabilization measures
  • Apply Foth's methodologies to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
  • Evaluate project risks and contribute to improving standard work practices
  • Maintain knowledge of coastal regulations in California for compliant engineering solutions

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability and retirement benefits
  • Holiday pay and paid time off
  • Bonuses through the Earned Performance Incentive program
  • On-the-Spot bonuses
  • Voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Project Engineer to support our coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects across ports, marinas, shorelines, and marine infrastructure. You'll work closely with project managers, scientists, and construction teams to help bring challenging civil/environmental engineering, marine construction, coastal resilience, and waterfront infrastructure development projects from concept through construction, supporting communities, ports, and natural ecosystems. The position will be located at our Petaluma, CA location will require local travel of 50% or more to project sites.

Projects You'll Support:

  • Marina and port facility upgrades
  • Dredging and beneficial use planning
  • Shoreline stabilization, dune/berm restoration, and coastal resiliency efforts
  • Marine terminal improvements and structural rehabilitations


Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform coastal engineering analyses-including wave and structural calculations-to support the design of waterfront, marine, and shoreline protection systems
  • Develop and review engineering design drawings, technical details, and specifications for coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects
  • Prepare construction documents such as plans, specifications, engineering reports, and technical memoranda
  • Support construction activities by providing technical oversight, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and conducting site visits for Bay Area marine/coastal projects
  • Assist in the planning, engineering, rehabilitation, and construction of shoreline stabilization measures and marine infrastructure
  • Apply Foth's engineering and project delivery methodologies to maintain quality, schedule alignment, and cost awareness
  • Evaluate project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to standard work practices that improve technical consistency
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of coastal and marine infrastructure regulations-especially in California-to ensure compliant engineering solutions
  • Support Project Managers by contributing to project schedules, budgets, task coordination, and deliverable tracking
  • Assist with technical approaches and proposal development for coastal engineering tasks and multi-disciplinary projects, while contributing to Foth's technical library and best practices


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural, Coastal, Marine, Ocean Engineering, or closely related technical field
  • 5+ years of engineering consulting experience supporting civil infrastructure projects
  • 4+ years of hands-on construction oversight and field services experience, including coordinating with contractors, verifying design compliance, and resolving onsite engineering issues
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in California or ability to obtain within 24 months of eligibility
  • Professional experience in coastal/marine engineering, including integration of engineering and environmental considerations and experience with design-bid-build projects
  • Demonstrated experience in regulatory coordination, permitting negotiations, and resolving technical/environmental issues
  • Experience supporting proposals, cost estimates, and funding strategies, including familiarity with state and federal infrastructure grant or loan programs


$70,000 - $130,000 a year

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, and several other voluntary benefits. Regular full-time members are also eligible for paid time off. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

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.
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