Staff Coastal Engineer

Job Description

Taylor Engineering seeks to hire a detail-oriented entry-level Coastal Engineer to in any of our Florida locations (Jacksonville, Tampa, or Destin) or our Pennsylvania location (Philadelphia). The engineer will support an array of coastal engineering projects and specific responsibilities will likely include the following tasks:

• Assisting in numerical model development, calibration, and application in an HPC or cloud environment
• Completing coastal processes, inlet management, and shore protection analyses and studies
• Designing and permitting shore protection projects including beach nourishment and living shorelines
• Construction observation and administration
• Designing, permitting, and monitoring artificial reefs
• Assisting in object-oriented programming and modular coding
• Preparing technical submittals including letters, technical reports, figures, and tables
• Assisting in work activities; communicating with various local, state, and federal government agencies
• Other miscellaneous tasks assigned by project managers

RequirementsA qualified candidate will possess the following:

• Education: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering in Civil/Coastal Engineering or other applicable engineering discipline; Masters in Coastal/Ocean Engineering preferred
• Experience: 0 – 5 years in coastal engineering
• Registration: EIT registration and ability and desire to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Skills: Effective oral and written English communication, word processing
• Excellent oral and writing skills with the ability to prepare technical reports
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical, scientific, and abstract information; and to spot issues during review of design drawings and diagrams

 Additional experience in these areas is desirable:

• Numerical modeling experience: hydrodynamics, waves, sediment transport, morphodynamics using models such as DHI’s MIKE system, Delft3D, SWAN, ADCIRC, HEC-RAS 2D, CMS-FLOW/WAVE, XBeach, FUNWAVE, AdH, SWMM etc.
• Construction observation and administration experience specific to coastal zone projects
• Academic background of wave mechanics and littoral processes
• Programming familiarity with Python, Matlab, Excel/VBA, etc.
• Experience with running models on HPC platforms and/or in the cloud environments.
• Utilizing version control systems (e.g., Git) for collaborative development and code management
• Preparation design calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and technical reports
• Community involvement in engineering-based societies or organizations
• Ability (or willingness to learn) to operate small vessels and UAVs (drones)

Preferred Candidate Characteristics

• Organized with the ability to multi-task
• Proven ability to motivate, initiate, and innovate
• Energetic, detail-oriented team player
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical, scientific, and abstract information
• Basic understanding of the marine environment with education/coursework in wave mechanics and littoral processes

 Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to (35) pounds unassisted
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Possesses acceptable vision (with or without corrective lenses) to be able to see and navigate a computer screen
• Ability to conduct work in field and on construction sites

Who are we?Here at Taylor Engineering, we are a team. We succeed together.  We are a group of professionals in a business casual, team member-focused environment. We support career growth and personal development. We work hard, and we play hard—doing both while always upholding our Vision and Values. We are servant leaders, seeking to help our clients and the community at large. Still not convinced? The Jacksonville Business Journal recently named us a 2024 Best Places to Work.BenefitsYou are not a number at Taylor and our benefit plans show we take care of our people. From flextime to playtime and from the boardroom to the classroom, you’ll find a slew of policies and programs designed to benefit you. We offer medical and dental at no cost to the employee, vision, group life, medical leave, short- and long-term disability, accrued paid leave, 401k, as well as…

• Bonus program
• Generous PTO
• Licensure, training, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flextime scheduling and work from home options
• Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
• Wellness incentives and monthly fitness reimbursement
• Health savings account, flexible spending account, and health reimbursement options
• Relocation reimbursement package (if necessary) 

LocationFloridaConsidering relocating to or within the state of Florida? No need to wait until retirement to enjoy the sunny and warm climate, world-renowned beaches, and attractions. Florida is one of a few states that charges no state income tax, and our cost of living typically trends below the national average, depending on where you decide to call home. Taylor Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.