Coastal Engineer

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Coastal Engineer to join our team in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Tampa, FL, Sarasota, FL, or Houston, TX. Alternate office locations will be considered for the right candidate.

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

How will you contribute to the team?  

• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of the principles and practices of coastal engineering, coastal hydrodynamics, and wave theory.

• Demonstrate ability to complete engineering calculations, analyses, and/or modelling for coastal flood hazards, water quality and/or sediment transport, surf zone dynamics, and statistical evaluations.

• Support the design of shore protection structures.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex problems.

• Manage individual tasks and projects and be part of a coordinated team for larger or multi-disciplinary projects.

• Communicate effectively and have good writing skills.

• Maintain and enhance our reputation with clients, approval agencies, and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider and thought leader.

• Maintain consistently high standards of delivery, quality, flexibility, and innovation.

• Conduct peer and quality reviews on all applicable projects.

• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

What will you contribute?  

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Coastal, or Environmental Engineering; Master of Science or PhD Degree preferred.

• At least 3 years of experience for consideration in coastal or marine engineering.

• 6 to 10+ years of experience for Mid-level to Senior Level consideration in coastal or marine engineering.

• Must have a E.I.T or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or ability to obtain P.E. license.

• Coastal engineering analysis and/or modelling in support of coastal flood hazard studies under a predefined framework, specifically wave runup/overtopping analysis, and wave overland propagation analysis.

• Experience with statistical analyses strongly desired.

• Strong technical analysis, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience using ArcGIS or similar products a plus.

• Scripting using MATLAB, Python, or equivalent preferred.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to conduct effective client and agency presentations and written technical report preparation, as well as effective skills working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated successful experience in decision making, including making sound defensible business decisions; and identifying, assessing, evaluating, and solving complex problems.

• Demonstrated project experience through professional publications and presentations.

• Participate in development of proposals, assist in business development, present at conferences, participate in professional organizations, and have the opportunity to grow nationally.

• Ability to individually manage stand-alone tasks and be part of team on big multi-disciplinary projects.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. 

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!  

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. 

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: 

https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement 

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy.  Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. 

By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.   

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws. 

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies: 

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies