Coastal Waterfront Climate Resilience Engineer

Hays is seeking a Coastal Waterfront Climate Resilience Engineer in New York, NY, to join their Water Management/Climate Adaptation team. The role involves delivering innovative solutions to combat climate change and coastal hazards, requiring a relevant degree and 10+ years of experience. The position offers a hybrid work model with remote flexibility, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Your new company

Join the world’s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. The team you would be joining is made up of climate passionate professionals that are making waves in New York’s coastal engineering market.

Your new role
We are looking for an experienced Coastal and Waterfront Climate Resilience Engineer to join this Water Management/Climate Adaptation team. This practice focuses on delivering innovative and transformative solutions to address the challenges posed by climate change and coastal hazards while improving the quality of life.
You’ll be at the forefront of addressing climate change and coastal hazards, making a tangible difference in communities and the environment. You will lead, interact and interpret engineering input across disciplines and stakeholders to see a project to completion. All the while having the opportunity to grow into a national role, allowing you to expand your influence and expertise.

What you'll need to succeed
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical/Coastal/Water Engineering, or a related field
• 10++ years of experience in infrastructure design and implementation
• Design experience, including putting together plans and specifications
• Ability to draw sets with technical specifications in waterfront and coastal structures
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both in-person and virtually, to interpret engineering input to outsiders and take projects to completion
• Experience in developing design plans and specifications for and/or implementing coastal resilience and waterfront projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) License required

What you'll get in return
• A hybrid work model with remote flexibility to support work-life balance.
• The opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects and make a significant impact on environmental sustainability.
• Prospects for professional advancement and leadership within a dynamic team.
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K, paid parental leave, and more.

What you need to do now

If you’re a forward-thinking engineer ready to contribute to this mission, apply today! Send your resume to Hays Recruitment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join our quest for environmental innovation. Immediate start available.

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