Waterfront Project Engineer

Taylor Engineering, Inc. seeks a Waterfront Project Engineer to join our Destin, Florida office. Taylor Engineering has an incredible opportunity to support our interdisciplinary waterfront, coastal, water resources, and environmental team members.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning, analysis, design, permitting, and inspection of waterfront or marine structures such as seawalls, bulkheads, marine foundations, docks, piers, ship terminals, marinas, and boat ramps
• Shore protection design and permitting including beach nourishment and living shorelines
• Coastal process analyses, inlet management, and coastal project feasibility studies
• Construction observation and administration
• Preparation of technical submittals including letters, technical reports, drawings, technical specifications, and contract documents
• Communicate with various municipality, utility, and government regulatory agencies
• Successfully manage multiple projects; ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget
• Participate in business development activities and keep strong, long-term client relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering or other applicable engineering disciplines; preferably with Master of Science or Master of Engineering in civil or coastal engineering
• Experience: 4 – 8 years in civil, coastal, or waterfront engineering
• Registration: Florida Professional Engineer (PE) or Florida Structural Engineer (SE) or ability to attain licensure within 12 months
• Proven experience in coastal, waterfront, or civil engineering design and construction management

Candidate Characteristics

• Organized with the ability to multi-task
• Energetic, detail-oriented team player
• Excellent oral and writing skills with the ability to prepare technical reports
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex technical, scientific, and abstract information; and to spot issues during review of design drawings and diagrams
• Experience with concrete design, steel design, timber design, aluminum design, and piling design in accordance with standard practices or applicable codes
• Experience with projects in the marine and coastal environment
• Ability to carry out complex mathematical calculations using Matlab, Excel/VBA, or similar tools.
• Ability (or willingness to learn) to operate small vessels

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to (35) pounds unassisted
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Possesses acceptable vision (with or without corrective lenses) to be able to see and navigate a computer screen
• Ability to conduct work in field and on construction sites

Who are we?

Here at Taylor Engineering, we are a team. We succeed together.  On rare occasions, we fail together, but when that happens, we recover from and learn from our mistakes together. We are a group of professionals in a business casual, team-focused environment. We support career growth and personal development. We work hard, and we play hard — doing both while always upholding our Vision and Values. We are servant leaders, seeking to help our clients and the community at large. We are quirky, sometimes comical, and if you strive to be your best, you belong with us. Still not convinced? The Jacksonville Business Journal recently named us 2024 Best Places to Work.

Benefits

You are not a number at Taylor and our benefit plans show we take care of our people. From flextime to playtime and from the boardroom to the classroom, you’ll find a slew of policies and programs designed to benefit you. We offer medical and dental at no cost to the employee, vision, group life, medical leave, short- and long-term disability, accrued paid leave, 401k, as well as…

• Bonus program
• Generous PTO
• Licensure, training, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flextime scheduling and work from home options
• Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
• Wellness incentives and monthly fitness reimbursement
• Health savings account and flexible spending account options
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Relocation reimbursement package (if necessary) 

Location

Florida

Considering relocating to or within the state of Florida? No need to wait until retirement to enjoy the sunny and warm climate, world-renowned beaches, and attractions. Florida is one of a few states that charges no state income tax, and our cost of living typically trends below the national average, depending on where you decide to call home.

Destin

Destin, located on Florida’s Emerald Coast, offers an ideal balance of career opportunity and quality of life. Known for its white-sand beaches and outdoor recreation, including diving and amazing fishing, the community also features top-rated schools and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. With the convenience of nearby major cities like New Orleans, Atlanta, and Tampa, Destin is a great place to build your career and enjoy life outside of work.

https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/destin.html?cid=PS_M8_GPS_

https://www.cityofdestin.com/

Taylor Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.