Coastal Engineer

Olsson is looking for a motivated and detailoriented Coastal Engineer with expertise in coastal processes and numerical modeling. In this role you will apply your skills to analyze model and design coastal and estuarine systems.

You will also contribute to a variety of coastal and waterfront projects developing innovative solutions to address the challenges of coastal dynamics and environmental issues. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing systems that protect and improve coastal environments while carefully balancing human development with the preservation of natural ecosystems.

We are seeking a candidate who possesses a MS/MEng from a coastal ocean or marine engineering program. The ideal candidate should have completed coursework or have exposure to one or more of the following areas: fluid dynamics water wave mechanics introduction to coastal engineering coastal hydrodynamics coastal processes wetland and estuarine environments coastal sediment transport and numerical modeling. Additionally the candidate should have knowledge of modeling platforms such as ADCIRC SWAN Delft3D and Delft3DFM. Proficiency in SMS postprocessing ArcGIS postprocessing and MATLAB coding and postprocessing abilities is also required.

Join Olsson and be part of a team thats shaping the future of our coastlines!

Qualifications :

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team
• Excellent interpersonal and problemsolving skills
• Bachelors degree in engineering
• Emphasis in civil coastal ocean or marine engineering preferred
• Must possess or obtain engineer Intern certificate (EI) or be a registered professional engineer (PE)

Desired Qualifications but not required:

• Experience in scripting with Python FORTRAN or C along with proficiency in using one or more established scientific and coastal engineering software programs such as MIKE 21/MIKE 3 XBEACH BOUSS2D/FUNWAVE STWAVE GENCADE WAM TUFLOW FVCOM ROMS or ECOMSED
• Knowledge of USACE CEMs and ability to use design concepts in real life problems
• High Performance Computing experience and ability to run models on Linux based HPC clusters with the ability to develop model specific batch scripting run time post processing and performance monitoring codes
• AI/ML experience in coastal engineering applications. Being able to use AI/ML to cross train physicsbased models is a plus

Additional Information :

Olsson is a nationally recognized employeeowned firm specializing in planning and design engineering field services environmental and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today were here to improve communities by making them more sustainable better connected and more efficient. Simply put we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee youll receive our traditional benefits package (health care vision dental paid time off etc. plus youll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities.
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match.
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance.
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race color religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity gender disability age or military status.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime