Marine Geologist

We Are Hiring! Marine Geologist Position in Boca Raton, FL

Coastal Protection Engineering LLC (CPE), a multidisciplined coastal consulting firm with a national presence and a flourishing coastal engineering and geology practice, is seeking a Marine Geologist to join our Boca Raton, FL office. This position offers exceptional growth and career development opportunities for a motivated professional passionate about coastal and marine geology. The successful candidate will work closely with our Principal Coastal Scientist and project teams on offshore sand searches, borrow-area design, and geological investigations supporting beach nourishment and coastal restoration projects throughout the U.S.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and supervision of offshore geological and geophysical investigations in support of Coastal Restoration projects.
• Collect, process, and interpret hydrographic, geophysical (seismic, sidescan sonar, magnetometer), and geotechnical data (vibracores, jet probes).
• Oversee the identification, delineation, and characterization of offshore sand resources and designing borrow areas for beach and dune nourishment projects.
• Preparation of technical reports, figures, and GIS deliverables summarizing geophysical and geotechnical data analysis.
• Work closely with engineers, modelers, and environmental scientists to integrate geologic data into coastal project designs.
• Conduct fieldwork aboard survey vessels and assist with offshore data collection programs.
• Maintain QA/QC standards for data acquisition and processing.
• Communicate project results through clear written reports and visual presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Marine Geology, Geosciences, Oceanography, or related field.
• Professional Geologist (PG) license, or ability to obtain PG in Florida within 6 months of hire.
• Experience with offshore sand searches and borrow-area design for beach nourishment projects.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, SonarWiz, Hypack, and AutoCAD.
• Experience processing and interpreting geophysical and geotechnical data (seismic profiles, sidescan mosaics, magnetometer anomalies, core logs).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel for fieldwork including time spent onboard offshore vessels (5–7-day trips) .
• Legal authorization to work in the United States for an indefinite period.

What We Offer

This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Salary will be commensurate with experience. CPE offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• The opportunity to work in a mission driven environment with a team who is genuinely passionate about restoring and protecting our beaches and coastal systems.
• 100% employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees.
• A generous 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous PTO, sick leave and holiday policies.
• Company sponsored professional development activities.
• Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Supportive, collaborative environment in a fully sustainable office building located near pristine beaches and A-rated schools.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Coastal Protection Engineering LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We encourage talented, qualified individuals to apply regardless of race, color, sex/gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal or local law.