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Calling all U.S.-based Coastal Engineers! Are you an early-career or new graduate with an Ocean or Coastal Engineering degree? If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity to work on innovative coastal projects on the Great Lakes, we'd love to hear from you. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-respected and multi-talented team of professional Coastal Engineers along beautiful Lake Erie in Ohio, and we'll throw in great pay, benefits and flexibility, too!. We're looking for someone who shares a passion for waterfront engineering, design, and infrastructure work along the Great Lakes and its tributaries. We offer work from home or remote work arrangements after an initial 3 month training period. For consideration, You MUST have an Ocean or Coastal Engineering degree and be a U. S, Citizen or currently eligible to work in the U.S. on day one without sponsorship.

Summary:

You will be actively collaborating with other professional engineers, communicating and interacting with clients, the general public and other professionals in providing integrated solutions to challenging and unique projects, including port infrastructure, shore protection, nature-based shorelines, marinas, dredging, and beach improvements. This unique opportunity to work across a broad portfolio of projects will offer a platform to gain significant experience in your field. Most importantly, you will be working on projects that MAKE A DIFFERENCE to local communities and the environment!

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare plans, designs, calculations and cost estimates.

2. Prepare technical specifications, engineering reports, regulatory applications and other technical documents.

3. Prepare and distribute correspondence, presentations, reports, quotes and requests for multiple sources, both internal and external.

4. Collaborate with other professionals and departments to gather information for projects.

5. Conduct field work including site inspections, surveys and construction observations.

6. Prepare and present technical content to clients and the public.

7. Interact with clients and regulatory agencies.

Competencies:

1. Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office.
2. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
3. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
4. Ability to work independently as well as collaborate as part of a team.
5. Maintain confidentiality and credibility.
6. Flexibility
7. Ability to handle stress and remain composed with all types of people and under tight deadlines.
8. Demonstrated technical and analytical skills.

Your success is our success! We encourage our engineers to share their knowledge and continually develop their interests and skills.

Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor Degree with a focus on Coastal or Ocean Engineering. Civil, Structural or Geo-technical Engineering degree may be considered if coupled with professional experience in coastal or maritime structural engineering.

LEARN, GROW, AND SUCCEED

When you work at KS Associates, you work in a casual yet professional environment in which every employee has an opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. The firm empowers employees through training and technology, believes that hard work deserves recognition, and offers programs that let employees know they are direct contributors to the firm's success. We offer employees an opportunity to grow and succeed professionally, personally and financially.

GENEROUS BENEFITS

KS Associates offers health and dental insurance for most employees and their dependents, a 401k retirement savings plan, life insurance, and a liberal tuition reimbursement plan. We provide flexible spending accounts ("cafeteria plan") for health care and dependent day care, paid time off, and opportunities to participate in professional and technical societies.

WORK HARD, HAVE FUN

Our company-sponsored employee events are geared toward helping employees make lasting friendships. Events have included a summer family event, an annual holiday party, chili cook-offs, a Cleveland Indians Home Opener cookout, and more. Our Rockstar Recognition Program provides opportunities for employees to recognize others for going above and beyond, and rewards them for doing so.

KS Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, belief or spirituality, age, disability, use of family and medical leave, military status or genetic information.