VHB · 19 hours ago
Structural Engineer - Waterfront - Marine
US-MA-Boston
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expVHB is a team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers committed to improving mobility and enhancing communities. They are seeking a Waterfront Engineer to assist with the planning, permitting, and design of waterfront and coastal infrastructure, managing projects and ensuring quality control throughout project execution.
Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design
Responsibilities
Successfully support ongoing Waterfront/Coastal practice projects and business development efforts
Assist in the development of qualifications and proposals for waterfront infrastructure and coastal resilience -related RFPs
Assist and ultimately manage and perform engineering analysis, preliminary, and detail design of waterfront/coastal structures
Assist and ultimately manage projects (scope, budget, schedule) and work with sub-consultants and team members and assure quality control of work throughout project execution, including:
All aspects for the design and permitting of waterfront developments including piers, marinas and boardwalks
Analysis and design of structures for flood and erosion control such as seawalls, bulkheads, revetments and breakwaters, wave fences and fendering, and private and waterfront recreation structures such as fishing piers, marina docking structures, and boat launch ramps
Contributing to living shoreline erosion solutions designs
Conducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations
Completing mooring and berthing analyses and design
Dredging design and permitting
Preparation of project specifications, bid and contract documents
Construction contract administration
Site inspections and reports
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Civil, Structural, Waterfront, or Coastal Engineering
8-11 years of experience in Waterfront Engineering, including associated geotechnical and structural analysis
Professional Engineer required, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated technical and analytical skills, including technical writing and presentation skills
Preferred
MS degree
Knowledge of the regulatory processes in Rhode Island
Experience with project delivery for multiple Federal, State and local coastal agencies/clients, specific experience with USACE, FEMA, USGS, NOAA
Knowledge of FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program and experience implementing FEMA's coastal flood hazard analysis and mapping methodologies
Benefits
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
Company
VHB
VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services.
1001-5000 employees
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