Coastal Resilience Engineer - IRIS

The University of Georgia is hiring a Coastal Resilience Engineer for a full-time position in Athens, GA. The role involves supporting research and projects related to coastal natural infrastructure. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree, and preferred qualifications include engineering experience and skills in CAD, GIS, and hydraulic modeling. The salary range is $65,000-$77,000 based on experience, with applications accepted until filled.
External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Full-time position. 40 hours per week.
Advertised Salary $65,000-$77,000: based on experience Posting Date 05/13/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to your UGA Jobs application, please also upload the following documents:
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 professional references with contact information
• Design portfolio or project example(s)
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Position Information

Classification Title Institutional Research Professional FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
• Engineer-in-Training license or the ability to obtain licensure within a year of start date.
• Preferred candidates will have 1 or more years of industry experience or experience as an undergraduate research assistant.
• Preference will also be given to candidates with demonstrated expertise in coastal-based natural infrastructure, resilient infrastructure engineering design, CAD /Civil3D, GIS , and hydraulic modeling and hydrologic modeling of coastal systems.
Position Summary
The College of Engineering wishes to appoint a Coastal Resilience Engineer to support funded research and implementation projects in coastal-based natural infrastructure and nature-based solutions.

This Staff position will be within the Engineering Services Team ( EST ) under the Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems ( IRIS ), at the College of Engineering's School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering ( ECAM ).

The successful incumbent(s) will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists and designers at the University of Georgia who are engaged in collaborations between IRIS and the Department of Defense, other universities, and public/private sector partners.

These projects are highly specialized due to the incorporation of natural infrastructure systems and nature-based solutions. Candidates will collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment and will conceptualize and implement high quality/high impact engineering research and/or design projects through extensive knowledge and experience of civil/environmental engineering related project delivery processes.

This is a grant funded position and continuation of employment is contingent on continuation of funding.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands
Standard for office/lab and coastal field environments.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
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Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Serve as project engineer to support development and design of coastal engineering projects. Projects include, but are not limited to, coastal processes, living shorelines/shoreline stabilization, beneficial use of dredge material (thin layer placement), wetland protection, etc. The scope of work includes the development of hydrological/hydrodynamic models, conceptual designs, alternatives analysis, basis of design reports, construction documents, technical reports, and cost estimates.
Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Lead and mentor natural infrastructure planning and engineering students for external practitioner partnerships focused on coastal-based natural infrastructure and nature-based solutions, including opportunities for Engineering with Nature projects inside coastal U.S. military installations, adjacent communities, and other public/private partners.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist in the development of scopes, fees, and schedules for a variety of coastal engineering projects.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Connect Engineering-With-Nature lessons to training and education opportunities and working with government, industry, and NGO partners to understand practitioner training needs. Along with co-develop and deliver coastal natural infrastructure training, curriculum modules, and workforce development (e.g. short courses and for practitioners)
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Co-author journal manuscripts, research reports, factsheets, and other written / video resources and materials.
Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Communicate regularly and in a timely fashion with project PIs regarding research and other issues relevant to the operation of the laboratory.
Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Zac Ruehman Recruitment Contact Email zruehman@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Other Documents #1
• List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents