Lead Coastal Engineer

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges . Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you. Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate ! Learn more at foth.com/careers .

At Foth , we're not just engineers. We're a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers. We're currently on the lookout for a Lead Coastal Engineer who's not only passionate about coastal and waterfront engineering but also eager to lead, learn, and grow with us. Our preference is for this candidate to be located in Jacksonville, FL but we'd also consider remote for the right candidate!

You’ll lead high-impact coastal and waterfront projects, influence innovative engineering solutions, and collaborate with a respected team. This role offers technical depth, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to shape resilient shorelines while building lasting client relationships - all with the support of an employee-owned firm that values flexibility, expertise, and continuous learning.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead with Expertise: Take the helm as lead your team on diverse waterfront and coastal projects, guiding client interaction, design, and execution with your knowledge and creativity
• Innovate and Implement: Stay ahead of the curve by identifying and implementing cutting-edge design and engineering technologies that set new industry standards
• Analyze and Design: Use your skills to perform intricate calculations and analyses, crafting and reviewing design drawings for a variety of beach nourishment and shoreline stabilization projects
• Drive Projects to Success: Collaborate with Project Managers to oversee project lifecycles, ensuring budgets, schedules, and quality standards are met
• Craft and Contribute: Develop comprehensive analytical and construction documents and contribute to Foth 's growing technical library in coastal engineering
• Engage and Expand: Play a pivotal role in client relations and business development, from crafting compelling proposals to nurturing lasting relationships. Communicate complex topics to non-technical stakeholders effectively

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Ocean, or Coastal Engineering or related engineering degree from an EAC/ABET accredited program
• 10+ years of coastal engineering experience in the areas of feasibility, design, and/or construction management
• Professional Engineer licen