NextPort.AI · 4 weeks ago
New England Coastal Lead / Sr. Coastal Scientist
Newton, MA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNextPort.AI is seeking a Sr. Coastal Scientist to join their Boston office, specializing in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects. The role involves supporting the Coastal / Water practice through business development, project management, and technical analysis of coastal engineering and modeling projects.
Logistics & Supply Chain
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serves as local coastal leader contributing to strategic growth and development initiatives of the discipline and practice
Actively participates in the identification, training, and development of junior staff
Interacts directly with clients; perceived as an expert in the market; serves as expert witness
Supports Coastal / Water practice through contacts and ongoing business development efforts
Works with critical agencies, as well as private sector clients
Implements scientific and regulatory tasks for projects in order to ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies
Leads, manages, and contributes technical oversight for coastal planning projects and studies, including:
1. Wave modeling, deep water MetOcean conditions, hindcast data, gathering of wind, wave, current, and water levels measurements, processing and statistical data analysis
2. hydrodynamic, wave, and sediment transport models for assessment of environmental conditions
3. flood protection strategies
Provides design review and oversight, performs peer review
Monitors and reports on project scopes and budgets
Writes clear, concise, and accurate technical and non-technical reports, correspondence, memoranda, and specifications
Plans, schedules work and completes work assignments within established budgets and timelines
Expertise in areas of:
+ Coastal Planning and scientific processes
+ Wave transformation and wave agitation analysis
+ MetOcean data analysis
+ Evaluating hydrodynamic and wave conditions Statistics and Scientific Visualization
+ MIKE by DHI, Delft3D
+ MATLAB, high performance computing
+ Geomorphology and Sediment Management
+ Coastal Management
+ Scientific Data Management
Qualification
Required
MS in Coastal, Ocean, Environmental or related science degree with Coastal emphasis; required
BS in Ecology, Marine Biology, Coastal, Geography or related science; required
10+ years' experience in Coastal Consulting industry; required
High ethical standards and work principles
Detail oriented, while being efficient in managing time and resources
Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
Expert negotiation and mediation skills, particularly with environmental regulatory matters
All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire
Benefits
Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends
Company
NextPort.AI
As the Technology & Innovation brand of Moffatt & Nichol, NextPort.AI brings a practical R&D approach to introduce artificial intelligence at ports & terminals: we connect processes, systems, data, and people into effective digital transformation to realize technology evolution and change management.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase