Intermediate Coastal Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Catch the Current. Build the Future at Baird.

Job Description

What You Will Do

As a Coastal Engineer at Baird you will be responsible for supporting the planning, design, and delivery of waterfront and coastal projects, with an emphasis on coastal structure design. This position requires applying technical engineering expertise while also contributing to project support and client interaction.

This role involves providing both engineering and administrative support to assist colleagues in meeting client deliverables. The Intermediate Coastal Engineer is expected to demonstrate independent initiative, effective collaboration, and strong attention to detail while maintaining confidentiality and contributing to team priorities across multiple offices and time zones.

Engineering & Technical Design

• Perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of moderate-to-advanced coastal and civil engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria with limited guidance from senior engineers.
• Lead data collection and analysis to support engineering design and decision-making.
• Support planning, research, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, and project manuals.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant environmental regulations (e.g., NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act).

Project Management & Client Support

Business Development & Collaboration

Qualifications

What You Bring

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

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

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

Baird is an equal-opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Baird operates.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Baird is a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. 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.

Please note applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. now and in the future, without requiring employer sponsorship to be considered.