Coastal Engineer

Position Overview

Are you passionate about protecting coastlines and restoring ecosystems? EA is seeking a dedicated Coastal Engineer to join our growing Coastal Resilience practice in Honolulu, Hawaii.

This is more than a job - its an opportunity to shape the future of our natural world through innovative, science-based solutions. As part of our dynamic team, youll contribute to projects across the Pacific that integrate engineering, ecology, and climate resilience. Whether your expertise lies in navigating Hawaiis coastal regulatory framework or advancing coastal engineering practices, your work will help protect and restore vital coastal environments.

Responsibilities

• Nature-Based Solutions: Design and permit projects that harness natural processes to solve environmental challenges.
• Ecosystem Restoration: Restore coastal habitats such as wetlands and dunes to promote long-term ecological health.
• Climate Resilience: Develop adaptive strategies to protect nearshore infrastructure and natural resources from climate impacts.
• Environmental Stewardship: Support sediment management, wetland assessments, and beach/dune preservation efforts.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver high-quality, sustainable project outcomes.
• Technical Input: Contribute to data analysis, design documentation, and technical report preparation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Coastal, Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
• 3 or more years of relevant professional experience (recent Masters or PhD graduates may also be considered).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in both field and office environments.
• Familiarity with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations and permitting for tidal or nearshore projects.
• Experience with project or task management and proposal development.
• Experience in coastal structure design.

Desired Qualifications

• E.I.T. preferred; Hawaii PE or PE eligibility is a plus.
• Experience with CAD, GIS, and hydrodynamic modeling.
• Experience working with Native Hawaiian organizations.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Note: This position requires specific driving duties. You must be able to pass a motor vehicle records check required by our insurer.

Drug Screen Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.