Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Water Resources, Environmental, or Coastal). Master's or ... Additional education (MSE, PhD) and related graduate work may be considered for meeting the ...
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Water Resources, Environmental, or Coastal). Master's or ... Additional education (MSE, PhD) and related graduate work may be considered for meeting the ...
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Water Resources, Environmental, or Coastal). Master's or ... PhD) and related graduate work may be considered for meeting the professional experience ...
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Water Resources, Environmental, or Coastal). Master's or ... PhD) and related graduate work may be considered for meeting the professional experience ...
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Water Resources, Environmental, or Coastal). Master's or ... Additional education (MSE, PhD) and related graduate work may be considered for meeting the ...
Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Water Resources, Environmental, or Coastal). Master's or ... Additional education (MSE, PhD) and related graduate work may be considered for meeting the ...
Project Manager
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate ... Be the coastal engineer of record on projects. * Support leadership to develop a team of ...
Project Manager
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate ... Be the coastal engineer of record on projects. * Support leadership to develop a team of ...
Waterfront Structural Engineer - Ports/Maritime/Coastal
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including coastal engineers, environmental ... graduate research, or early career experience. * Familiarity with seismic design principles ...
Waterfront Structural Engineer - Ports/Maritime/Coastal
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including coastal engineers, environmental ... graduate research, or early career experience. * Familiarity with seismic design principles ...
Waterfront Structural Engineer - Ports/Maritime/Coastal
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including coastal engineers, environmental ... graduate research, or early career experience. * Familiarity with seismic design principles ...
Waterfront Structural Engineer - Ports/Maritime/Coastal
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including coastal engineers, environmental ... graduate research, or early career experience. * Familiarity with seismic design principles ...
Project Manager
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate ... Be the coastal engineer of record on projects. * Support leadership to develop a team of ...
Project Manager
Virginia Beach, VA · On-site
Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate ... Be the coastal engineer of record on projects. * Support leadership to develop a team of ...
Waterfront Structural Engineer - Ports/Maritime/Coastal
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including coastal engineers, environmental ... graduate research, or early career experience. * Familiarity with seismic design principles ...
Waterfront Structural Engineer - Ports/Maritime/Coastal
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including coastal engineers, environmental ... graduate research, or early career experience. * Familiarity with seismic design principles ...
Waterfront Structural Engineer - Ports/Maritime/Coastal
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including coastal engineers, environmental ... graduate research, or early career experience. * Familiarity with seismic design principles ...
Waterfront Structural Engineer - Ports/Maritime/Coastal
Long Beach, CA · On-site
$100K - $125K/yr
Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams including coastal engineers, environmental ... graduate research, or early career experience. * Familiarity with seismic design principles ...
Graduate Engineer, Water Resources
Austin, TX · On-site
$78K - $107K/yr
Graduate Engineer, Water Resources Halff has an immediate opening for a Graduate Civil Engineer to ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Graduate Engineer, Water Resources
Austin, TX · On-site
$78K - $107K/yr
Graduate Engineer, Water Resources Halff has an immediate opening for a Graduate Civil Engineer to ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004332)
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$53K - $72K/yr
Computational wave and surge modeling with applications to coastal engineering; wave-structure ... holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty. PREP is a 5-year ...
Postdoctoral Fellow (PREP0004332)
Gaithersburg, MD · On-site
$53K - $72K/yr
Computational wave and surge modeling with applications to coastal engineering; wave-structure ... holders, graduate students, master's degree holders, postdocs, and faculty. PREP is a 5-year ...
Special event programming for Fitness * Oversight and management of Group Fitness and Personal ... Applicants must be accepted into the Coastal Carolina University graduate program. Preferred ...
Special event programming for Fitness * Oversight and management of Group Fitness and Personal ... Applicants must be accepted into the Coastal Carolina University graduate program. Preferred ...
Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer
$77K - $101K/yr
... and graduate coursework in fluid dynamics, engineering hydrology, open channel and pipeline hydraulics, sediment transport, coastal engineering, and numerical methods. Minimum of 1 to 2 years of ...
Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer
$77K - $101K/yr
... and graduate coursework in fluid dynamics, engineering hydrology, open channel and pipeline hydraulics, sediment transport, coastal engineering, and numerical methods. Minimum of 1 to 2 years of ...
Graduate Engineer I, Water Resources
Little Rock, AR · On-site
$64K - $88K/yr
Graduate Engineer I, Water Resources Halff has an immediate opening for a Graduate Engineer I ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Graduate Engineer I, Water Resources
Little Rock, AR · On-site
$64K - $88K/yr
Graduate Engineer I, Water Resources Halff has an immediate opening for a Graduate Engineer I ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Graduate Engineer II, Water Resources
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$75K - $103K/yr
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources Halff has an immediate opening for a Graduate Engineer I ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Graduate Engineer II, Water Resources
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$75K - $103K/yr
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources Halff has an immediate opening for a Graduate Engineer I ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$77K - $101K/yr
... graduate coursework in fluid dynamics, engineering hydrology, open channel and pipeline hydraulics, sediment transport, coastal engineering, and numerical methods. * Minimum of 1 to 2 years of ...
Hydraulic & Hydrology Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$77K - $101K/yr
... graduate coursework in fluid dynamics, engineering hydrology, open channel and pipeline hydraulics, sediment transport, coastal engineering, and numerical methods. * Minimum of 1 to 2 years of ...
Graduate Engineer I, Water Resources
Richardson, TX · On-site
$75K - $103K/yr
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources Halff has an immediate opening for an experienced ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Graduate Engineer I, Water Resources
Richardson, TX · On-site
$75K - $103K/yr
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources Halff has an immediate opening for an experienced ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources
Tampa, FL · On-site
$74K - $102K/yr
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources - Tampa, FL Singhofen Halff has an immediate opening for ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources
Tampa, FL · On-site
$74K - $102K/yr
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources - Tampa, FL Singhofen Halff has an immediate opening for ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources
$74K - $102K/yr
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources - Tampa, FL Singhofen Halff has an immediate opening for ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources
$74K - $102K/yr
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources - Tampa, FL Singhofen Halff has an immediate opening for ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources
Tampa, FL · On-site
$74K - $102K/yr
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources - Tampa, FL Singhofen Halff has an immediate opening for ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources
Tampa, FL · On-site
$74K - $102K/yr
Graduate Civil Engineer - Water Resources - Tampa, FL Singhofen Halff has an immediate opening for ... Coastal Engineering and Planning * Stream Restoration Planning and Design * Stormwater Planning ...
Graduate Coastal Engineer information
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$30.5K - $38.2K
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What is the difference between Graduate Coastal Engineer vs Coastal Engineer?
| Aspect | Graduate Coastal Engineer | Coastal Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically recent degree in civil, environmental, or coastal engineering; may lack professional licensure | Likely licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with several years of experience |
| Work Environment | Entry-level projects, supervised tasks, research, and data collection | Project management, design, and implementation of coastal protection structures |
| Industry Usage | Internships, graduate programs, entry-level roles in consulting firms or government agencies | Mid-level to senior roles in engineering firms, government agencies, or research institutions |
The main difference is experience and responsibility. Graduate Coastal Engineers are early in their careers, focusing on learning and supporting projects, while Coastal Engineers have more experience, take on design and project management roles, and often hold professional licensure.
What does a Graduate Coastal Engineer do?
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement
Posted 17 days ago
Job description
Be Exceptional. Deliver Excellence. Make A Difference.
LimnoTech is a leading environmental engineering and science firm with clients who face water-related problems that are more challenging and costly than ever before. It is our job to help our clients make decisions based on the best available science and real-world constraints.
At LimnoTech, our values are to: honor the science, lead through innovation, act through partnership, commit to the long-term, and pursue big, bold actions. Are you ready to join a team of smart, talented people who are motivated every day to deliver excellence and make a difference for our clients, our partners, and the environment?
LimnoTech has an exciting opportunity for a mid-career civil, environmental, water resources, or coastal engineer to help meet ongoing/expanding project needs. The selected candidate will work in our Ann Arbor, MI headquarters.
Position Responsibilities
The engineer hired will provide support for a variety of interesting and innovative design and planning projects in LimnoTech’s service areas, possibly including:
- Watershed, stream, lake, and related ecosystem restoration
- Coastal restoration
- Nature-based solutions
- Stormwater management
- Green infrastructure
Our designer engineers work closely with teams to develop sound approaches for addressing our clients’ needs. Responsibilities, dependent on level of experience, will likely include:
- Project management and client relations
- Restoration design and plan review
- Construction oversight
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Hydraulic and hydrologic (H&H) evaluations and modeling
- Watershed characterization and assessments
- Water resources risk evaluations
- Water quality modeling
- Data processing, analysis, management, and visualization
LimnoTech emphasizes collaborative learning, advanced training, and professional leadership, providing team members with the tools and work environment needed to chart their career paths. Opportunities abound for increased responsibilities and professional growth. Motivated and enthusiastic team members with good people skills thrive in our collegial organization. If you like working with other smart, dedicated people to solve problems, we’d like to hear from you.
Requested Qualifications
The following are required qualifications for this position:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Water Resources, Environmental, or Coastal). Master’s or Doctoral degree is a plus.
- Registered professional engineer in active and good standing.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as are strong analytical and computational abilities.
- Must be legally able to work in the U.S. for any employer (proper documentation is required).
The following experience, training, or familiarity is desired, but not required:
- 7-10 years of professional experience. Additional education (MSE, PhD) and related graduate work may be considered for meeting the professional experience requirements.
- Training or experience with AutoCAD.
- Experience in ecological restoration, water resources, and/or coastal design and analysis.
- Familiarity or experience with the topics mentioned under “position responsibilities.”
- Training or experience in hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
- Motivation and skills supporting business development.
Compensation
LimnoTech values and rewards high achievement within a supportive working community. Individual achievement is rewarded through a unique merit review process based on recommendations from colleagues at all levels of the company, plus positive feedback from clients. This system drives pay increases and increased project and corporate responsibility. We track individual progress annually to ensure competitiveness within our industry and identify opportunities for targeted professional development. The salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s years and type of experience, degrees earned, and fit with job requirements.
Our company culture focuses on giving our people opportunities to improve and grow through training, conferences, workshops, seminars, and participation in professional organizations. We also favor more personal, self-directed career planning over traditional performance evaluations. We encourage a mix of mentoring and proactive self-management so individuals can explore and create work opportunities that further their careers.
In addition to highly competitive compensation, LimnoTech offers an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, an employee stock ownership program (ESOP), flexible benefits program, parental leave, and more.
For more information about our firm, please visit www.limno.com
LimnoTech is an employee-owned (ESOP), equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.
We value a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace at LimnoTech. We believe that collaboration between diverse individuals with different perspectives and a unity of purpose will strengthen our company culture and yield innovative solutions for our clients. Therefore, we will intentionally increase awareness, foster dialogue, and seek continuous improvement in diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our company systems and practices. LimnoTech welcomes all qualified candidates for a diverse work force, and we are committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. Employees are hired and promoted based strictly and solely on their competence to perform the work, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
LimnoTech uses E-Verify® in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.
We intend to have our website and job application functions accessible to everyone. If you or someone you know needs assistance completing an employment application, please contact us at 734-332-1200.
About LimnoTech
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Industry
Environmental consulting services
Company size
51 - 200 Employees
Headquarters location
Ann Arbor, MI, US
Year founded
1975