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Civil/Coastal Engineer

Bourne, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid

$75k–$90k/yr

Senior

Woods Hole Group solves complex environmental engineering problems worldwide with a focus on serving clients along the coast, in the ocean, and in wetland and terrestrial environments. Relying on service, excellence and …

Skills: AutoCAD Civil3D, RTK GPS, Total Stations, ArcGIS, Technical Writing

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Civil/Coastal Engineer

Woods Hole Group, Inc.

Bourne, Massachusetts, United States • Hybrid

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  • $75k–$90k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Medical coverage, Dental coverage, Vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, Short term disability insurance, Long term disability insurance
  • Posted 4h ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead survey and drafting efforts for coastal and marine projects, including the development of engineering design drawings and specifications. Perform computations and analyses for coastal structures, nature-based solutions, and habitat restoration while supporting field data collection.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Civil, Coastal, or a related engineering field with at least 5 years of related experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D is required, and candidates must have or be able to obtain EIT certification.

Full job description

Woods Hole Group solves complex environmental engineering problems worldwide with a focus on serving clients along the coast, in the ocean, and in wetland and terrestrial environments. Relying on service, excellence and leadership, Woods Hole Group employs experienced engineers, scientists, and technicians. A large focus of our work is characterizing the environment, the natural processes at work, and impacts made by non-natural interventions. We develop and apply tools to our coastal engineering, shore protection, dredging, permitting, and computer modeling projects to assess these processes and how they may evolve, so that we can better inform our clients on the solutions needed to create a sustainable environment that is resilient in an everchanging climate. We share in the vision of a sustainable planet for our future, and this commitment and passion can be seen in our work.

Position Summary:

The Woods Hole Group is seeking a Civil Engineer to lead our survey and drafting efforts on our Coastal Engineering Team in our Bourne, Massachusetts office. Our team has a diverse portfolio of complex and innovative coastal and marine projects, and this position will directly support the design and implementation of those projects. While the primary role for the Civil Engineer will be to lead survey, design, and drafting, our teams are highly collaborative and our engineers often contribute to field data collection, modeling, planning, permitting, and construction. Typical projects include coastal resilience, coastal structures, nature-based solutions, flood risk mapping, sediment management/dredging, habitat restoration, tidal crossings/hydraulics, and coastal resilience planning. The candidate must have the ability to work in a team setting and be open to learning on the job.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Development of engineering design drawings and specifications using drafting software (AutoCAD Civil3D) for coastal engineering structures, nature-based solutions (bioengineered solutions, cobble berms, plantings, etc.), beach nourishment and dredging, tidal crossings/hydraulic structures, and habitat restoration.
  • Surveying with RTK GPS and Total Stations. Support other oceanographic, wetland and environmental field efforts as needed.
  • Perform computations, analyses, and draft drawings for design of coastal engineering structures, nature-based solutions, beach nourishment, dredging, tidal crossings/hydraulic structures, and habitat restoration.
  • Coastal and flood hazard mapping studies (FEMA, MC-FRM, etc.)
  • Project implementation including permit filings, construction documentation, management and oversight
  • Technical writing and development of presentation materials including figures, tables, and deliverables.
  • Work successfully with other motivated team members to achieve project goals

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None required.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Coastal, Ocean, Waterfront, Structural, and/or Environmental Engineering or closely related field is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and hands-on work.
  • Must be proficient with AutoCAD, Civil3D, or equivalent platforms. Experience with ArcGIS a plus.
  • Proficiency with business software including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent English oral communication, technical writing, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are required.
  • Engineer In Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain one within 2 years.
  • Must be willing to report to the office in Bourne, MA and have a valid driver’s license.
  • Capabilities in modeling, coastal processes data analysis, and courses in quantitative coastal processes are desirable.

Physical Requirements: 

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
  • Must be able to access and navigate project sites with varying terrain and carrying survey instrumentation.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Woods Hole Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Individuals who succeed at Woods Hole Group are pleasant, hard-working self-starters who share our passion for innovation and commitment to high quality work. 

  • The position is a full-time, salaried position, commensurate with experience.
  • This position will be filled at our Bourne, MA, Corporate Headquarters. (Monday- Friday) Hybrid Schedule available with successful completion of probationary period.
  • Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer.
  • Benefits:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision coverages with 80% employer contribution
    • 401 (k) with up to 6% employer match
    • STD, LTD, Life Insurance employer provided
    • HSA, LPFSA, FSA, DCA
    • Generous time off polices
    • Flexible and hybrid work schedules available

Related keywords

Civil EngineeringCoastal EngineeringAutoCAD Civil3DArcGISRTK GPSTotal StationsEIT CertificationNature-Based SolutionsBeach NourishmentDredgingHabitat RestorationFlood Risk MappingFEMAMC-FRMTidal CrossingsHydraulics

About Woods Hole Group, Inc.

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Industry
Environmental Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Bourne, Massachusetts
LinkedIn followers
5,162

Woods Hole Group brings over 35 years of experience, committed to exceeding client objectives while safeguarding the environmental health of our planet. We believe environmental leadership is defined by creativity and vision. Human and economic development are not separated and can be achieved in harmony with a sustainable planet. The Company is staffed by high-level scientific, engineering, and field services talent, and is now composed of approximately fifty professionals. Woods Hole Group has experienced substantial growth during the last few years, and forecasts sustaining and building on this growth in the second decade of the 21st Century. The firm is fueled by its staff, and diversified clients in the federal government sector (e.g., NOAA and USACE), local government and private sector customers, and offshore energy industry, as well as its international operations. The team provides solutions for the following sectors: environment/climate, sustainable fisheries management, energy and infrastructure, and maritime surveillance. We are solving today’s problems with a view to future needs and impacts at local, regional, national and international levels. The global environment affects us all; how we leave it will be our most important legacy. We have local, national, and international experience, and are part of the global CLS Group. CLS, a subsidiary of CNES and CNP, is a worldwide company and pioneer provider of monitoring and surveillance solutions for Earth since 1986. The company is exclusive provider of Argos environmental data.

Offices: 107 Waterhouse Rd, Bourne, Massachusetts 02532, US · 100 Carlson Way, Suite 9, Capital City Business Park, Dover, DE 19901-2365, US · 12705 South Kirkwood, Suite 100, Stafford, TX 77477, US

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About Woods Hole Group, Inc.

LinkedInVisit site
Industry
Environmental Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1986
Headquarters
Bourne, Massachusetts
LinkedIn followers
5,162

Woods Hole Group brings over 35 years of experience, committed to exceeding client objectives while safeguarding the environmental health of our planet. We believe environmental leadership is defined by creativity and vision. Human and economic development are not separated and can be achieved in harmony with a sustainable planet. The Company is staffed by high-level scientific, engineering, and field services talent, and is now composed of approximately fifty professionals. Woods Hole Group has experienced substantial growth during the last few years, and forecasts sustaining and building on this growth in the second decade of the 21st Century. The firm is fueled by its staff, and diversified clients in the federal government sector (e.g., NOAA and USACE), local government and private sector customers, and offshore energy industry, as well as its international operations. The team provides solutions for the following sectors: environment/climate, sustainable fisheries management, energy and infrastructure, and maritime surveillance. We are solving today’s problems with a view to future needs and impacts at local, regional, national and international levels. The global environment affects us all; how we leave it will be our most important legacy. We have local, national, and international experience, and are part of the global CLS Group. CLS, a subsidiary of CNES and CNP, is a worldwide company and pioneer provider of monitoring and surveillance solutions for Earth since 1986. The company is exclusive provider of Argos environmental data.

Offices: 107 Waterhouse Rd, Bourne, Massachusetts 02532, US · 100 Carlson Way, Suite 9, Capital City Business Park, Dover, DE 19901-2365, US · 12705 South Kirkwood, Suite 100, Stafford, TX 77477, US

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