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Washington State Department of Ecology · 2 hours ago

Coastal Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2 or 3)

Washington, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$6,412/mo - $9,998/mo

2+ years exp

The Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking a Coastal Engineer to join the Shorelands & Environmental Assistance program. This role involves conducting applied coastal research, providing engineering guidance, and developing innovative solutions to enhance coastal community resilience and protect natural resources.

Environmental EngineeringNatural ResourcesWaste ManagementWater

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, and coordinate coastal monitoring, modeling, and research to advance our understanding of coastal processes, mixed sand-gravel and composite beach dynamics, bluff erosion, sediment transport, and the impacts of sea-level rise and climate change on coastal systems

Evaluate the effectiveness, performance, and impacts of a range of existing and planned adaptation measures including conventional coastal structures, innovative natural and nature-based alternatives, hybrid approaches, and process-based restoration projects

Conduct geo-coastal processes analysis and site assessment to evaluate coastal and geologic hazards, potential impacts, and mitigation strategies along Washington’s high energy ocean coast as well as the sheltered shorelines of coastal estuaries and the Salish Sea

Develop and test natural and nature-based alternatives to conventional coastal structures and incorporate results into engineering design guidelines and best practices

Provide coastal engineering consulting services, design review, recommendations, and technical assistance to Tribes, local governments, and a range of other partners for natural and nature-based approaches, slope stabilization, shoreline restoration, beach nourishment, and beach access projects to address changing coastal conditions and environmental impacts

Write, review, and evaluate proposals, scientific documents, and technical guidance in support of shoreline planning, permitting, and other resource management activities

Communicate Washington State’s Applied Coastal Research and Engineering team’s work, through presentations and written documents, to a range of local partners as well as the Coastal Engineering professional community

Develop and conduct training on coastal processes and coastal project design for professional audiences, such as local governments, coastal resource managers, developers, and engineers, and contribute to the Washington Coastal Hazards Resilience Network

Qualification

Coastal engineeringGeo-coastal processes analysisProfessional Engineer registrationSediment transport modelingTechnical writingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

A total of six years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience: professional working experience in one of the following engineering fields: coastal, marine, ocean, civil, environmental, geotechnical or related. Experience must include applying engineering expertise to evaluate geo-coastal processes and/or develop engineering solutions in the coastal zone

Education: involving a major study in coastal, marine, ocean, civil, environmental, geotechnical or related field

Combination 1: No college credits or degree, 6 years of experience

Combination 2: 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits, 5 years of experience

Combination 3: 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree), 4 years of experience

Combination 4: 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits, 3 years of experience

Combination 5: An Engineer-in-Training Certificate, 2 years of experience

Combination 6: A Bachelor's Degree, 2 years of experience

Combination 7: A Master's Degree or above, 1 year of experience

At the Environmental Engineer 3 level: Option 1: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, AND Three (3) years of experience as a working professional in one of the following engineering fields: coastal, marine, ocean, civil, environmental, geotechnical or related. Experience must include applying engineering expertise to evaluate geo-coastal processes and/or develop engineering solutions in the coastal zone

Option 2: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, AND A Master's degree with major study in one of the following engineering fields: coastal, marine, ocean, civil, environmental, geotechnical or related, AND Two (2) years of experience as a working professional in one of the following engineering fields: coastal, marine, ocean, civil, environmental, geotechnical or related. Experience must include applying engineering expertise to evaluate geo-coastal processes and/or develop engineering solutions in the coastal zone

Option 3: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, AND A Ph.D. with major study in one of the following engineering fields: coastal, marine, ocean, civil, environmental, geotechnical or related, AND One (1) year of experience as a working professional in one of the following engineering fields: coastal, marine, ocean, civil, environmental, geotechnical or related. Experience must include applying engineering expertise to evaluate geo-coastal processes and/or develop engineering solutions in the coastal zone

At EE3 level: Must also be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington. If registered in another qualifying state, must acquire Washington professional engineering registration within six months of employment

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred

At least two years of relevant coastal engineering experience, including: Developing or conducting coastal environmental research and field investigations involving the collection, measurement, analysis, and evaluation of physical coastal processes and interactions with the built environment; and/or Conducting coastal processes analysis and/or engineering design to develop solutions in the coastal zone. Participation in the advancement of coastal projects through various design phases (concept development, site assessment, permitting, design, implementation, and monitoring)

Proficiency with engineering calculations and modeling (e.g., sediment transport, fetch-limited wave generation/transformation, wave run-up/overtopping, slope stability, and cobble mobility) for coastal analysis or design