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(GZA) is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to assist in expanding the waterfront and coastal engineering practice. This position can be based out of the Providence, RI and/or Amesbury, MA GZA office locations. We expect this Waterfront/Coastal Engineer to be an enthusiastic, outgoing person willing to embrace external networking and marketing activities to help us grow our practice.\nAs a Senior Engineer, you will manage a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex coastal projects focused on coastal modeling; coastal planning; shoreline and estuary adaptive management; and natural, nature-based features. The position requires the individual to represent GZA in client interactions from proposal development, contracting and project performance phases and to be responsible for day-to-day execution of technical, risk-management and financial aspects of each project. The growth aspect of this role will involve working with other GZA’s leaders, corporate marketing and communications team to expand the practice and further establish GZA Environmental services within the local market. The role will require strategic planning activities and professional networking, and the hiring, management, development and mentoring of staff. The candidate should be self-motivated, well organized, detail oriented, quality focused, safety-minded, and must be able to multi-task. Principal-level positions require ownership within the firm while Senior Consultant/Project Manager positions have ownership opportunities with the firm and the potential for advancement to the principal level based on performance.\nKey Duties :\nLeading business development activities with support and assistance form colleagues and GZA corporate marketing and communications team\nManaging a project team, delegating to office and field staff\nConducting both internal and client communications\nMonitoring team performance for compliance with contractual agreements and budgets\nConducting/reviewing technical analyses/calculations\nManaging/Designing/Reviewing coastal modeling (hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport)\nManaging/Designing/Reviewing site hazard characterization and vulnerability assessments\nManaging/Designing/Reviewing coastal protection structures, natural & nature-based features, and shoreline/estuary enhancement/restoration solutions\nLeading and assisting with coastal and waterfront business development initiatives \nPreparing proposals and reviewing/writing reports \nCoordinating and leading team meetings with project staff and clients\nQualifications:\nPhD. or M.Sc. in civil, coastal, ocean or marine engineering or sciences, or related field\nP.E. license required\n15+ years of experience in coastal structures, numerical modeling, and nature-based solutions\nRelevant local experience with regulatory knowledge and working relationships with the New England business community, and federal, state, and local agencies\nDemonstrate professional judgment, consistency, strong attention to detail, and background of high-quality work products\nDoer-seller aptitude with industry knowledge\nProficient in coastal modeling software (SWAN, CMS, XBeach, CEDAS) is a plus\nProfessional licensure or the ability to obtain the licensing within the next 6 months\nAbility to collaborate in a multi-office, team environment\nSelf-motivated, detail oriented, safety-minded, and able to multi-task\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, design team members, contractors, and construction managers\nStrong probabilistic design and environmental data analysis\nThe base salary for this position may range between $120,000.00 to $200,000.00. The actual base salary and total compensation will depend on many factors, including location, candidate experience, education, professional licensure, and other qualifications.\nAbout GZA:\nProfessional development and enrichment\nExciting work environment\nGenerous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401K retirement plan\nSignificant performance-based bonuses in addition to base salary\nGZA is an employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm with a history of more than 60 years of providing innovative engineering solutions to improve the natural and built environment. We are an ENR Top 500 Design firm focused on geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services. With a staff of interrelated professionals dedicated to providing high-level expertise on complex projects above, below, and at ground-level, GZA’s experts provide seamless integration across practice areas, client type, and location.\nGZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is an Affirmative/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, marital or veteran status, age or other protected status.\nNote to Staffing Agencies:\nGZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, recruiting firms, or other third parties. All unsolicited resumes will be considered a gift, and GZA will not be obligated to pay a referral fee. GZA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. 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