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Melbourne, Florida, United States of America | Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America | Miami, Florida, United States of America | Tampa, Florida, United States of America

Overview


We are seeking a Coastal Engineer to join our Ports and Coastal Resilience Practice.

The preferred location for this position is Melbourne, Florida, although the position may also be based in Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, or Tallahassee, Florida. The successful candidate will support the design and construction oversight of dredging, beach nourishment, waterway restoration, beneficial use, shoreline stabilization, and dredged material placement projects. This position requires a coastal engineer who can contribute throughout the project lifecycle, from initial data collection and design through permitting, bidding, and construction services.

Your role

  • Lead and support the design of dredging, beach nourishment, waterway restoration, and other coastal engineering projects.
  • Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical specifications, drawings, cost estimates, and construction documents.
  • Coordinate surveys, geotechnical investigations, environmental studies, and other technical data-collection efforts.
  • Perform engineering analyses and evaluate alternatives to support project design and construction.
  • Support permitting, bidding, construction administration, and construction oversight activities.
  • Monitor compliance with project specifications, permit conditions, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Assist with managing project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables.
  • Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and field staff.
  • Participate in project-site visits and field activities, as required.
Engineering

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-163271

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Master's degree in Coastal Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
  • Professional Engineer license in Florida, or the ability to obtain Florida licensure within a reasonable period after hire.
  • Four to eight years of relevant engineering experience preferred, including experience with dredging or coastal projects.
  • Experience preparing technical specifications, construction drawings, cost estimates, and bid documents.
  • Experience supporting engineering design, construction administration, or construction oversight assignments.
  • Working knowledge of hydrographic surveys, dredge quantity calculations, sediment characterization, or geotechnical investigations.
  • Familiarity with federal, state, and local permitting requirements applicable to dredging and coastal construction.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and perform fieldwork when required.
  • Strong project management, technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

"Expected compensation range is between $90,400 - $150,700 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location."

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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