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
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.
Salary range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually
Location: Bourne, MA, USA
