Coastal Engineering Specialist
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Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering with 3+ years of experience in one of the areas of expertise listed above
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to conduct effective client and agency presentations and written technical report preparation.
- Current registration as Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain license within 3 years of employment.
- Fieldwork, such as reconnaissance, measurements, construction inspection, or instrument handling and deployment.
- Completing design calculations for coastal and civil engineering practice: including marine structures, rubble mound structures, geotechnical/foundation designs, hydrodynamics/fluid mechanics, drainage and flood control infrastructure, dredge/fill, and sediment disposal site designs.
- Coastal engineering analysis in support of coastal flood hazard studies under a predefined framework, specifically wave runup/overtopping analysis, and wave overland propagation analysis.
- Preparation of design plans and specifications for bidding and construction purposes.
- Construction oversight and administration duties including shop drawing approval, review of contractor surveys/progress reports, and execution of final certification(s) upon project completion.
- Application of numerical modeling tools for simulating circulation, waves, water quality, sediment transport, or mixing (e.g. ADCIRC, Delft3D, SWAN, FUNWAVE, CORMIX)
- Computer programming (matlab, python or similar) and navigating Linux environment;
- Drafting and/or geospatial design (GIS, AutoCAD, Microstation, SMS)
Education and Experience
Master of Science degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering with the subject matter focus on one of the areas of expertise listed above. ORBachelor of Science degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering with 3+ years of experience in one of the areas of expertise listed above
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.