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Foth is seeking an experienced Coastal Engineer / Numerical Modeler to support complex, multi‑disciplinary coastal and marine engineering projects. This role focuses on applying advanced numerical modeling tools to analyze coastal and riverine systems, developing technical approaches, and delivering high‑quality engineering analyses, reports, and construction documents. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, technical teams, and clients, serving as a technical expert from proposal through execution while helping advance standard modeling practices. Preference is for candidates based in our Jacksonville, FL office; remote candidates in South Florida will be considered, with expectations for future in‑office or hybrid work.
\n- Work closely with Project Managers, technical staff, and clients to prepare/review technical approaches and proposals for projects and/or coastal engineering tasks supporting large multi-disciplinary projects
- Apply numerical modeling tools to analyze coastal and riverine systems. This includes wave dynamics, hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and shoreline or seabed morphological change in support of a broad range of engineering efforts.
- Complete end-to-end numerical modeling projects, from data collection and preparation, model development and testing, to post-processing of results. Produce clear visual model outputs such as figures, animations, and technical deliverables including reports and presentation materials.
- Prepare construction documents, including engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Develop permit applications and supporting documents
- Participate in high-level communication efforts with clients from proposal phase to project completion phase, as a technical expert
- Make formal and informal presentations to both technical and lay audiences
- Build and facilitate teamwork among members across all disciplines and levels, with a focus on numerical modeling of coastal and riverine systems
- Mentor and support the development of junior technical staff
- Develop and continuously improve standard work practices
- Bachelor's degree in coastal, ocean, civil, or environmental engineering
- 5 years of experience in coastal engineering, including 2 years with process‑based models (e.g., MIKE21/3, Delft3D, ADCIRC, XBeach)
- Experience with MATLAB or Python for model pre/post‑processing
- Experience with wave mechanics and coastal sediment transport projects
- Experience with beach nourishment and technical report preparation
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
- Master's degree or PhD in coastal, ocean, civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering
- 8 years consulting experience in coastal/marine projects
- Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain within ~10 months)
- Experience with metocean analyses, coastal structure design, and additional models (SWAN, STWAVE, GENESIS/GENCADE, WAVEWATCH III, SWASH, SLOSH, etc.)
- Experience with CAD, GIS, and hydrologic/flood modeling tools (HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, SWMM, MIKE SHE, GSSHA)
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