Junior Coastal Engineer

Job Description

Company Description

W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd. (Baird) provides professional engineering and technical services related to the design of coastal structures and facilities that interact with the world’s oceans, lakes, and rivers. Baird is recognized for the successful completion of innovative and practical projects throughout North and South America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

We provide a stimulating work environment, with opportunities for domestic and international travel, professional development, and ownership potential within the company. Baird is a 100-person engineering firm specializing in coastal, marine, and riverine engineering with offices in the U.S., Canada, Barbados, Chile, Jamaica, Australia & U.K. We are one of the only firms in the world dedicated exclusively to marine and coastal projects, and we encourage you to visit our website to gain additional insight into our company, capabilities, and experience.

While we presently operate under a hybrid model with in office requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, this can change at any time based on company needs.Job Description

W.F. Baird & Associates is seeking entry to level marine/coastal engineers with experience in numerical analysis, design, and construction engineering.

The roles and responsibilities of this position will consist of a variety of assignments that require the application of beginner-to-moderate analytical skills, under the guidance from senior engineers and scientists, including but are not limited to:

• Observing field construction activities and developing reports summarizing daily activities

• Ability to study and obtain Airmen Certificate for flying drones in coastal environments

• Background research and data gathering tasks.

• Data processing and analysis of metocean and environmental data.

• Numerical modelling of coastal processes.

• Data presentation and visualization.

• Assistance with the preparation of proposals, reports and presentations.

• Quality Assurance/Quality Control tasks.Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil, Biological, Environmental, or Coastal Engineering.

• E.I.T. certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

• 0-5 yrs of engineering experience.

• Strong interest in analysis, design, and implementation related to one or, preferably, more of:

• Port Infrastructure – port planning, piers, dolphins, bulkheads, heavy lift structures, pipelines, multi and single-buoy moorings, ship loading equipment, and procurement thereof.

• Ecosystem Restoration – beach restoration, marsh restoration, reefs, adaptive structures.

• Coastal – shore protection, flood risk reduction infrastructure (levees, gates, walls), living shorelines, restoration.

• Navigation & Dredging – design of channels and turning basins, analysis of vessel traffic and hazards, dredging, dredged material management.

• Metocean – modeling and data analysis for waves, tides, currents, storm surges, and meteorological conditions.

• Ocean Renewable Energy – nearshore and offshore wind, wave, or current generator and support infrastructure foundations, port logistics, procurement.

• Willingness to travel for several 1-2 week periods domestically and internationally. Occasional assignments may be longer.

• Open minded attitude regarding learning new analytical and modeling tools.

• Flexible work style with the ability to meet challenging deadlines and client needs.

Nice to Have Qualifications:

• M.S. or M.Eng. in Civil, Biological, Environmental, or Coastal Engineering

• Construction experience related to the waterfront and coastal projects

• Broad interest in multiple areas of marine and coastal engineering

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Baird is employee-owned. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.

W.F. Baird & Associates is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an EOE/M/F/D/V.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Baird is a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to all backgrounds and walks of life. We encourage you to apply even if you don't match all of our job requirements!

Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.