Intermediate Coastal Engineer

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 DesignPerform 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 SupportParticipate in project management activities, including client interaction, budget and schedule tracking, and quality control coordination.Provide administrative and on-site observation support during marine construction projects.Business Development & CollaborationContribute to proposal preparation, interviews, and business development efforts to attract and retain clients.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, scientists, geomatics specialists, CAD drafters, and surveyors.Work effectively across offices and time zones to ensure alignment with project deliverables.