Job Description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers

Foth is seeking a Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer to serve as the technical lead and designer on a variety of waterfront and coastal engineering projects. This role involves supporting the planning, engineering, and construction of shoreline protection, stabilization, and marine structures. The successful candidate will perform coastal conditions calculations, structural analysis, and develop construction documents, while also identifying and implementing the latest design technologies. This role can be located in Green Bay, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Marion, MA; Newport, RI; Jacksonville, FL; Petaluma, CA or remote for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as technical lead and designer on a variety of coastal, waterfront, and marine infrastructure projects, supporting planning, engineering, and construction efforts
Perform coastal condition calculations and structural analyses to develop and review designs for shoreline protection, stabilization systems, and marine/waterfront structures, including projects in contaminated sediment remedial zones
Lead the development of construction documents, including plans and specifications, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards
Collaborate with Project Managers to establish and manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and quality standards
Identify and implement innovative design and engineering technologies, while developing and improving standard work practices for marine and coastal engineering
Contribute to Foth’s technical excellence by maintaining regulatory knowledge and supporting the development of the firm’s technical library in structural and coastal engineering
Support business development efforts by preparing and reviewing technical approaches and proposals, partnering with Client Team Leaders to build and maintain strong client relationships
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle, effectively communicating complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Build, lead, and mentor high-performing, multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and advancing coastal engineering competencies through coaching and professional development

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Minimum 10 years of structural engineering experience in the areas of feasibility, design, and/or construction management
Experience with developing construction documents including plans and specifications
Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
Minimum of 15 years with an engineering consulting firm with an emphasis in coastal or environmental engineering or science
Previous experience with the following: Integrating complex engineering and environmental sciences on coastal projects, establishing working relationships with regulators, projects on the Great Lakes or in the Midwest

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, including to assist with reviewing application materials, identifying potentially qualified candidates, sourcing candidates, and supporting interview preparation. These tools are used to support, but do not replace, human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Where required by law, we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools, and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.

About The Foth Companies

By combining science, engineering, and technology with a true collaborative spirit, Foth has delivered innovative solutions to our clients since 1938. Our history has been shaped by the evolving needs of our clients – expanding our services, locations, and membership to provide client-centered service. While the challenges we solve and the way in which we solve them have evolved over the years, our commitment to our clients, members, and our communities, as well as our focus on health, safety, and quality have never wavered.

Headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Foth employs 750+ members in 31 locations to provide our national and international clients with convenient, personal service. Our dynamic science and engineering teams are organized into business units – Environment Solutions, Infrastructure Solutions, and Production Solutions – each comprised of extraordinary talent embodying decades of knowledge and specialized expertise. We bring our rich history, tradition of success, and interdisciplinary knowledge to every client we serve, understanding their business, providing trusted advice, and developing customized, innovative solutions with remarkable energy and ingenuity.

As a private industry or public entity, you can trust Foth to serve as an extension of your team. Whether you need to build new infrastructure, meet complex environmental regulations, or optimize your manufacturing operations, we’ll deliver the results you need by listening, learning, and asking the right questions. Collaboration is at the core of our purpose to solve your toughest science and engineering challenges.

Industry

Architecture & Engineering

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Headquarters

De Pere, Wisconsin

Year Founded

1938

Website

foth.com

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