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WSP

Coastal Engineer-NOLA

New Orleans, LA · On-site

Lead and perform coastal engineering design for restoration and protection projects, including living shorelines, marsh and oyster reef restoration, breakwaters, shoreline stabilization features, and ...

Foth

Lead Coastal Engineer

Jupiter, FL · On-site

$100K - $132K/yr

Foth is looking for a Lead Coastal Engineer will lead and execute complex coastal and waterfront projects, including beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, and coastal analysis efforts. This ...

Foth

Lead Coastal Engineer

Jupiter, FL

$100K - $132K/yr

Foth is looking for a Lead Coastal Engineer will lead and execute complex coastal and waterfront projects, including beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, and coastal analysis efforts. This ...

Foth

Lead Coastal Engineer

Jacksonville, FL

$95K - $125K/yr

Foth is looking for a Lead Coastal Engineer will lead and execute complex coastal and waterfront projects, including beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, and coastal analysis efforts. This ...

WSP

Coastal Engineer-NOLA

New Orleans, LA

$79K - $105K/yr

Lead and perform coastal engineering design for restoration and protection projects, including living shorelines, marsh and oyster reef restoration, breakwaters, shoreline stabilization features, and ...

Foth

Lead Coastal Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

Foth is looking for a Lead Coastal Engineer will lead and execute complex coastal and waterfront projects, including beach nourishment, shoreline stabilization, and coastal analysis efforts. This ...

Freese Nichols

Senior Coastal Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · Hybrid

$96K - $133K/yr

Freese & Nichols, Inc. (FNI) is currently seeking to add a Senior Coastal Engineer for our offices located along the U.S. Gulf or Atlantic Coasts . Preferred candidates should have knowledge related ...

Freese Nichols

Senior Coastal Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$99K - $137K/yr

Freese & Nichols, Inc. (FNI) is currently seeking to add a Senior Coastal Engineer for our offices located along the U.S. Gulf or Atlantic Coasts . Preferred candidates should have knowledge related ...

Foth

Lead Coastal Engineer

Jupiter, FL · On-site

$100K - $132K/yr

We're currently on the lookout for a Lead Coastal Engineer who's not only passionate about coastal and waterfront engineering but also eager to lead, learn, and grow with us. Preference is for ...

Black & Veatch

Coastal Engineer

Wilmington, NC · Hybrid

Focus on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on coastal engineering related to waves, tides, and erosion. * Coordinate with all other internal/external team members ...

Stantec

Coastal Engineer/ Project Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

$84K - $112K/yr

Stantec is a leader in the coastal engineering industry with a deep bench of expertise and our dynamic Coastal Engineering Team leads and supports a wide variety of coastal work across the US. It is ...

Black & Veatch

Coastal Engineer

Charleston, SC · Hybrid

Focus on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on coastal engineering related to waves, tides, and erosion. * Coordinate with all other internal/external team members ...

Black & Veatch

Coastal Engineer

Jacksonville, FL · Hybrid

Focus on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on coastal engineering related to waves, tides, and erosion. * Coordinate with all other internal/external team members ...

Black & Veatch

Coastal Engineer

Charleston, SC · Hybrid

Focus on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on coastal engineering related to waves, tides, and erosion. * Coordinate with all other internal/external team members ...

Black & Veatch

Coastal Engineer

Charleston, SC · On-site

Focus on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on coastal engineering related to waves, tides, and erosion. * Coordinate with all other internal/external team members ...

Black & Veatch

Coastal Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

Focus on large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure projects with a focus on coastal engineering related to waves, tides, and erosion. * Coordinate with all other internal/external team members ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for coastal engineer in the United States is $107,282.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Coastal Engineer’s daily responsibilities often include analyzing coastal erosion and flood risks, conducting site assessments, and designing structures like seawalls or breakwaters to protect shorelines. You may also work with computer models to simulate wave patterns and predict environmental impacts, as well as preparing reports and permitting documents. Regular collaboration with project managers, environmental scientists, government agencies, and local communities is a key aspect of the job. This role is a balance between fieldwork, design work in the office, and client or stakeholder meetings, offering a dynamic and varied workday.

What does a Coastal Engineer do?

A Coastal Engineer designs, constructs, and maintains structures and systems that protect coastal environments from erosion, flooding, and other environmental impacts. They analyze wave dynamics, sediment transport, and shoreline stability to develop solutions for coastal resilience. Their work often includes seawalls, breakwaters, beach nourishment projects, and harbor design to mitigate the effects of climate change and rising sea levels.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Coastal Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Coastal Engineer, you need a solid background in civil or environmental engineering principles, with strong competencies in coastal processes, hydrodynamics, and shoreline management, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree and licensure such as a Professional Engineer (PE) certification. Familiarity with modeling software (e.g., MIKE21, Delft3D), GIS, and coastal monitoring tools is critical for project analysis and design. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills help in effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. These skills and qualifications are essential to design safe, sustainable solutions that protect coastal environments and infrastructure.

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Coastal Engineer-NOLA

Coastal Engineer-NOLA

WSP

New Orleans, LA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago

WSP rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job Description
This Opportunity
Provides high-level technical assistance and guidance on multi-site and multi-phase coastal engineering projects, with a primary focus on coastal protection, coastal restoration, and coastal/estuarine ecosystem restoration along the Louisiana and northern Gulf Coast. Tasks may include the design and analysis of coastal restoration and protection features such as Revetments/shoreline armoring systems, living shorelines, marsh creation projects, oyster reef restoration projects, breakwaters/wave attenuation structures, shoreline stabilization measures, flood risk reduction structures, sediment management strategies, and other nature-based or hybrid coastal systems. Work may involve application of coastal hydrodynamics, wave mechanics, sediment transport, coastal morphology, and estuarine processes, including the use and interpretation of numerical and analytical coastal models (e.g., wave, circulation, and sediment transport models) to inform engineering design and performance evaluation. Responsibilities include substantiating technical reports, engineering calculations, modeling results, and design documentation to support permitting, construction, and adaptive management of coastal projects. Supports planning, analysis, design, and implementation of coastal and nature-based infrastructure intended to reduce coastal flood risk, mitigate wave energy, restore coastal systems, and enhance long-term coastal resilience. Assists project leadership with the development of engineering designs, evaluation of site conditions, coordination with regulatory agencies, and integration of numerical modeling, field data, and engineering judgment to support resilient coastal outcomes. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards and WSP's QA/QC requirements.
Your Impact
  • Lead and perform coastal engineering design for restoration and protection projects, including living shorelines, marsh and oyster reef restoration, breakwaters, shoreline stabilization features, and other nature-based or hybrid coastal systems.
  • Apply engineering principles related to coastal hydrodynamics, wave mechanics, sediment transport, coastal morphology, and estuarine processes to develop practical, constructible design solutions.
  • Provide technical oversight and engineering judgment in support of numerical and analytical modeling efforts (e.g., Delft3D, SWAN, HEC-RAS, ADCIRC, FUNWAVE, XBeach, CMS-Wave, or similar), including interpretation of results for design.
  • Prepare and review engineering calculations, plans, specifications, design reports, and technical memoranda suitable for permitting, bidding, and construction.
  • Serve as a technical lead on projects, coordinating design tasks across internal disciplines and external subconsultants.
  • Serve as Engineer of Record on smaller projects as appropriate and desired, with senior oversight and support. On larger or more complex projects, Engineer of Record responsibilities will be provided by senior leadership, with the expectation that the successful candidate will grow into expanded Engineer of Record responsibilities over time.
  • Evaluate and integrate field data, site conditions, and constructability considerations to inform coastal design development and adaptive design approaches, including defining technical requirements for subconsultants (e.g., geotechnical investigations and topographic/bathymetric surveys) and overseeing their work to ensure data quality, relevance, and usability for engineering design.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers, with a strong emphasis on QA/QC and professional development.
  • Support agency coordination and permitting efforts by clearly communicating technical design intent and responding to regulatory comments related to coastal engineering elements.
  • Contribute to proposal development and SOQs through technical approaches, project descriptions, and resume coordination, as needed.
  • Coordinate, review and approve infrastructure design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, models, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
  • Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations.
  • Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
  • Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing mid-level projects including project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and task completion.
  • Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
  • Remain current with evolving coastal engineering practices, design guidance, and applied research relevant to restoration and protection projects.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Civil Engineering with a focus in Coastal Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in coastal engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required (any U.S. state); ability to obtain Louisiana PE licensure within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Proficient knowledge of coastal engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.
  • Well-defined knowledge with hydrodynamics, wave mechanics, sediment transport, coastal morphology, and coastal engineering design principals.
  • Proficient ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
  • Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
  • Demonstrated experience with coastal and estuarine design projects, including nature-based or hybrid coastal systems.
  • Well-developed understanding of coastal processes, including waves, tides, storm surge, sediment dynamics, and shoreline change.
  • Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
  • Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
  • Adept at coordinating technical matters with public and private groups.
  • Proficient understanding of and well-defined experience with coastal and surface water numerical models (Delft3D, SWAN, HEC-RAS, ADCIRC, FUNWAVE, XBeach, or similar), and with ESRI ArcGIS software.
  • Working knowledge of FEMA flood studies, floodplain analysis and hazards analysis.
  • Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related discipline (strongly preferred).
  • Experience with coastal Louisiana or Gulf Coast projects, including familiarity with local coastal environments and restoration practices.
  • Experience serving as Engineer of Record on coastal or marine projects.
  • Field experience supporting coastal construction, monitoring, or adaptive management.
  • Boating Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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