About this position

Woods Hole Group solves complex environmental engineering problems worldwide with a focus on serving clients along the coast, in the ocean, and in wetland and terrestrial environments. Relying on service, excellence and leadership, Woods Hole Group employs experienced engineers, scientists, and technicians. A large focus of our work is characterizing the environment, the natural processes at work, and impacts made by non-natural interventions. We develop and apply tools to our coastal engineering, shore protection, dredging, permitting, and computer modeling projects to assess these processes and how they may evolve, so that we can better inform our clients on the solutions needed to create a sustainable environment that is resilient in an everchanging climate. We share in the vision of a sustainable planet for our future, and this commitment and passion can be seen in our work.

Position Summary:

The Woods Hole Group is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our growing Coastal Engineering Team in our Bourne, Massachusetts office. Our team has a diverse portfolio of complex and innovative coastal and marine projects, and this position will directly support the design and implementation of those projects. While the primary role for the Civil Engineer will be to support survey, design, and drafting, our employees often become involved in other project aspects such as field data collection, modeling, planning, permitting, and construction. [MB1] Typical projects include coastal resilience, coastal structures, nature-based solutions, flood risk mapping, sediment management/dredging, habitat restoration, tidal crossings/hydraulics, and climate change planning. The candidate must have the ability to work in a team setting and be open to learning on the job.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Development of design drawings and specifications using drafting software (AutoCAD Civil3D) for coastal engineering structures, nature-based solutions, beach nourishment and dredging, tidal crossings/hydraulic structures, and habitat restoration.

Surveying with RTK GPS and Total Stations. Support other oceanographic, wetland and environmental field efforts as needed.

Perform computations, analyses, and draft drawings for design of coastal engineering structures, nature-based solutions, beach nourishment, dredging, tidal crossings/hydraulic structures, and habitat restoration.

Coastal and flood hazard mapping studies (FEMA, MC-FRM, etc.)

Project implementation including permit filings, construction documentation, management and oversight

Technical writing and development of presentation materials including figures, tables, and deliverables.

Work successfully with other motivated team members to achieve project goals

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None required.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Coastal, Ocean, Waterfront, Structural, and/or Environmental Engineering or closely related field is required.

Minimum of 3 years of related experience.

Proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D or equivalent platforms. Experience with ArcGIS a plus.

Proficiency with business software including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Excellent English oral communication, technical writing, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are required.

Engineer In Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain one within 2 years.

Must be willing to report to the office in Bourne, MA and have a valid driver’s license.

Ability to legally work in the US (US Citizen or Work Visa).

Capabilities in modeling, coastal processes data analysis, and courses in quantitative coastal processes are desirable.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Must be able to access and navigate projects sites with varying terrain.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Woods Hole Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Individuals who succeed at Woods Hole Group are pleasant, hard-working self-starters who share our passion for innovation and commitment to high quality work.

The position is a full-time, salaried position, commensurate with experience.

This position will be filled at our Bourne, MA, Corporate Headquarters.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision coverages with 80% employer contribution

401 (k) with up to 6% employer match

STD, LTD, Life Insurance employer provided

HSA, LPFSA, FSA, DCA

Generous time off policies

Flexible and hybrid work schedules available

Salary Information

$70000.0 - $90000.0 Annual Salary