Lead Coastal EngineerOcean & CoastalJacksonville, Florida / Jupiter, Florida

Olsen Associates has joined Foth
Jupiter, FLCONTRACTORPosted Jul 11, 2026
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Role responsibilities

The Lead Coastal Engineer will lead and execute complex coastal and waterfront projects, including beach nourishment and shoreline stabilization. This role involves coordinating resources, supporting permitting and construction efforts, mentoring junior staff, and serving as a client-facing technical expert.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Civil, Ocean, or Coastal Engineering and at least 10 years of coastal engineering experience. A Professional Engineer license is required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Key skills

Coastal Engineering, Numerical Modeling, Data Analysis, Design Calculations, Project Management, Client Relations, Construction Management, Technical Reporting, Beach Nourishment, Shoreline Stabilization, Environmental Sciences, Geotechnical Investigations, Regulatory Processes, Proposal Development, Technical Presentations, Software Proficiency

Keywords

Coastal Engineering, Numerical Modeling, Data Analysis, Design Calculations, Beach Nourishment, Shoreline Stabilization, Construction Management, Technical Reporting, Environmental Sciences, Geotechnical Investigations, Regulatory Processes, Proposal Development, Technical Presentations, AutoCAD, MATLAB, Python, ArcGIS, Delft3D, MIKE21, SMS, ADCIRC, XBeach, UNIBEST, SWAN

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