Senior Coastal Engineer (PE)

HDR

Irvine, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$102,312–$194,880 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Development, Channel Management, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Environmental Economics, Environmental Impact, Fee Schedule, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Leadership, Mentoring, Professional Engineer, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Irvine, CA
POSTED
Today

Senior Coastal Engineer (PE)HDR is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer (PE) to join our nationally ranked team of coastal and waterfront professionals across the United States. We're looking for individuals passionate about restoring and protecting coastlines through innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions.About The RoleAs a Senior Coastal Engineer, you'll play a key leadership role in delivering complex dredging, navigation, beach nourishment, and coastal restoration projects. You'll bring deep technical expertise and project leadership to initiatives that create lasting environmental and economic impact, while mentoring teams and collaborating across disciplines.Key ResponsibilitiesLead analysis and design for:Dredging and navigation projectsCoastal processes and beach nourishment designCoastal restoration and resilience initiativesDevelop:Channel layouts and alignmentsBorrow area design and dredging production estimatesPlacement area and beneficial use designsProvide project and task management on complex assignmentsPerform and oversee:Advanced wave, sediment transport, and hydraulic and hydrologic modelingCoastal project and channel development designLead preparation of:Engineering plans, specifications, and design calculationsTechnical reports, memos, and client deliverablesCollect, analyze, and present data to clients, stakeholders, and in public forumsManage and mentor multidisciplinary teams on medium to large projectsServe as Project Manager on larger efforts, as neededSupport business development by preparing:ProposalsScopes of workCost estimatesPreferred QualificationsMasters or PhD degree in Coastal, Ocean, or Civil engineeringExperience with high-performance computing (HPC) environmentsExperience with the application of artificial intelligence software to coastal and marine modelingExperience with wave growth and transformation, coastal and estuarine hydrodynamics, littoral processes, sediment transport, marine dredging, and basic geotechnical or structural systemsExperience in coastal project and channel planning design and specification developmentExperience preparing scope, schedule and fee estimates to support proposal developmentExperience preparing technical reportsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent fieldMinimum of 10 years Water Resources experienceProfessional engineering license in the location of the position offered (e.g., PE, P.Eng)Excellent writing and communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a project teamCommitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned cultureCompensation and BenefitsThe expected compensation range for this position is $102,312 - $194,880 depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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