Staff Coastal Engineer

Taylor Engineering seeks to hire a detail-oriented entry-level Coastal Engineer to in any of our Florida locations (Jacksonville, Tampa, or Destin) or our Pennsylvania location (Philadelphia). The engineer will support an array of coastal engineering projects and specific responsibilities will likely include the following tasks:Assisting in numerical model development, calibration, and application in an HPC or cloud environmentCompleting coastal processes, inlet management, and shore protection analyses and studiesDesigning and permitting shore protection projects including beach nourishment and living shorelinesConstruction observation and administrationDesigning, permitting, and monitoring artificial reefsAssisting in object-oriented programming and modular codingPreparing technical submittals including letters, technical reports, figures, and tablesAssisting in work activities; communicating with various local, state, and federal government agenciesOther miscellaneous tasks assigned by project managersRequirementsA qualified candidate will possess the following:Education: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Civil/Coastal Engineering or other applicable engineering discipline; Masters in Coastal/Ocean Engineering preferredExperience: 0 - 5 years in coastal engineeringRegistration: EIT registration and ability and desire to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) licenseSkills: Effective oral and written English communication, word processing Excellent oral and writing skills with the ability to prepare technical reports Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical, scientific, and abstract information; and to spot issues during review of design drawings and diagramsAdditional experience in these areas is desirable: Numerical modeling experience: hydrodynamics, waves, sediment transport, morphodynamics using models such as DHI's MIKE system, Delft3D, SWAN, ADCIRC, HEC-RAS 2D, CMS-FLOW/WAVE, XBeach, FUNWAVE, AdH, SWMM etc.Construction observation and administration experience specific to coastal zone projectsAcademic background of wave mechanics and littoral processesProgramming familiarity with Python, Matlab, Excel/VBA, etc.Experience with running models on HPC platforms and/or in the cloud environments. Utilizing version control systems (e.g., Git) for collaborative development and code managementPreparation design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and technical reportsCommunity involvement in engineering-based societies or organizationsAbility (or willingness to learn) to operate small vessels and UAVs (drones)Preferred Candidate CharacteristicsOrganized with the ability to multi-taskProven ability to motivate, initiate, and innovateEnergetic, detail-oriented team playerEffective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical, scientific, and abstract information Basic understanding of the marine environment with education/coursework in wave mechanics and littoral processesPhysical RequirementsLifting up to (35) pounds unassistedSitting for extended periods of timePossesses acceptable vision (with or without corrective lenses) to be able to see and navigate a computer screen Ability to conduct work in field and on construction sitesWho are we?Here at Taylor Engineering, we are a team. We succeed together. We are a group of professionals in a business casual, team member-focused environment. We support career growth and personal development. We work hard, and we play hard"”doing both while always upholding our Vision and Values. We are servant leaders, seeking to help our clients and the community at large. Still not convinced? The Jacksonville Business Journal recently named us a 2024 Best Places to Work. BenefitsYou are not a number at Taylor and our benefit plans show we take care of our people. From flextime to playtime and from the boardroom to the classroom, you'll find a slew of policies and programs designed to benefit you. We offer medical and dental at no cost to the employee, vision, group life, medical leave, short- and long-term disability, accrued paid leave, 401k, as well as...Bonus programGenerous PTOLicensure, training, continuing education, and tuition reimbursementParticipation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)Flextime scheduling and work from home optionsSeven paid holidays and two floating holidays Wellness incentives and monthly fitness reimbursementHealth savings account, flexible spending account, and health reimbursement optionsRelocation reimbursement package (if necessary)LocationFloridaConsidering relocating to or within the state of Florida? No need to wait until retirement to enjoy the sunny and warm climate, world-renowned beaches, and attractions. Florida is one of a few states that charges no state income tax, and our cost of living typically trends below the national average, depending on where you decide to call home. Taylor Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Created: 2025-02-19