Coastal Specialist
$75,000–$125,000 year
HybridHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaHybridFull Time$75,000–$125,000 yearMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Lead and support coastal engineering projects, managing coastal erosion assessments, flooding studies, and shoreline management planning. Conduct hydrotechnical assessments including wave transformation modeling and storm surge analysis, while preparing technical reports, design drawings, and cost estimates with limited senior oversight. Plan field investigations and monitoring programs, then liaise with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams on proposal development and scoping. Mentor junior engineers by reviewing their work and providing feedback to ensure technical quality.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in civil, environmental, coastal engineering, or a closely related engineering field from an accredited university or college
- Four to seven years of relevant work experience, preferably in the consulting industry
- Flexibility to travel, sometimes with short notice, to meet project deadlines and support field work
Desired Qualifications
- A graduate degree in coastal engineering or a related discipline
- Eligibility for, or registration as, a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with a Canadian provincial regulatory body
- Proficiency with scripting software such as Matlab or Python for data analysis, automation, and post-processing of model results
- Demonstrated experience with Delft3D and/or other coastal hydrodynamic and numerical modeling suites (e.g., MIKE21, SWAN, XBeach, ADCIRC)
- Hands-on experience leading or contributing to project design and/or construction involving coastal structures, ecosystem restoration, and/or navigation and dredging
- Working knowledge of design guidelines, codes, and standards related to coastal and marine engineering (e.g., CIRIA, USACE Coastal Engineering Manual, PIANC)
- Proven ability to clearly document the basis of design and design development, including data analysis, assumptions, calculations, and conclusions, to a standard suitable for client and regulatory review
- Practical experience applying climate change considerations and sea-level rise projections in coastal engineering design and planning
- Experience conducting coastal risk assessments, including storm surge inundation mapping and vulnerability analysis
- Ability to effectively collaborate with and lead components of work involving coastal, marine, and geotechnical engineers; coastal and ecological scientists; geomatics specialists; CAD drafters; and surveyors
- Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills for report writing, presentations, proposals, and client interactions
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