Mid-Level / Senior Coastal Engineer

Key Skills

Design, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, MATLAB Programming, Numerical Computing, R Programming, VBA

Job Description

Your impact

Our North America coastal practice is growing. We are seeking enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who want to deliver challenging projects that make a difference to our coastal communities. You will join an established and thriving coastal practice within Jacobs and works on projects regionally and across the globe that will help protect coastal communities, enhance resilience to the effects of coastal flooding and climate change, and minimize impacts to the environment. Our coastal practice focuses on the design of coastal management structures, numerical modeling studies, regional resiliency projects, port and waterfront development projects, and mitigating the impacts of climate change for a range of public and private sector clients.

You will have the chance to participate and lead in the delivery of our wide-ranging portfolio of port, coastal and maritime projects and work as part of an integrated and forward-thinking team. As a key member of our growing coastal group, you will be an integral part of our plan to continue expanding our business and help make Jacobs the industry leader in coastal services worldwide. If you would like to be part of a world class international consultancy and want to learn from the best in the industry please get in touch.

Experience in one or more of the following is preferable:

• Coastal structures design (breakwaters, nature-based solutions, revetments, scour protection)
• Numerical modelling of coastal processes (wave transformation and penetration, hydrodynamics and sediment transport)
• CFD modelling
• Vessel navigation and mooring studies
• Planning and execution of field measurements
• Programming (R, VBA, Matlab)
• Machine learning techniques
• Good communication and writing skills

Here's what you'll need

• Master’s Degree in coastal engineering, applied ocean engineering or related field is required.

• Demonstrated ability to lead coastal design and/or modelling tasks or projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within a year.

• Good understanding of design and construction principles of coastal structures.

• Experience with coastal numerical modeling tools such as: DHI MIKE 21/3 suite of programs, Delft3D, USACE codes such as CMS and SBEACH and/or other

• Experience in ACAD, Civil3D is highly desirable.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams.

• Must also be a highly motivated, hard worker capable of working independently and in a team, proactive, and can-do attitude.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 to $200,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.