Waterfront Structures Engineer

Overview

We’re actively looking for Mid‑Senior Level Waterfront Engineers to join our growing team in New England, ideally located in our Rhode Island/MA offices, but flexibility on location is available. This position will assist with the planning, permitting and design of waterfront and coastal infrastructure throughout our footprint. Projects would vary, but include design of marinas, piers, bulkheads, seawall, revetments and marine terminal structures, and living shoreline stabilization.

• 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

• B.S. in Civil, Structural, Waterfront, or Coastal Engineering. MS degree preferred.
• 8‑11 years of experience in Waterfront Engineering, including associated geotechnical and structural analysis.
• Professional Engineer required, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Knowledge of the regulatory processes in Rhode Island is preferred.
• Experience with project delivery for multiple Federal, State and local coastal agencies/clients, specific experience with USACE, FEMA, USGS, NOAA preferred.
• Knowledge of FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program and experience implementing FEMA’s coastal flood hazard analysis and mapping methodologies.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills, including technical writing and presentation skills.

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

• 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

We are an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since its founding, we have fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.