Lead Waterfront Engineer/Project Manager

Serve as technical lead and engineer-of-record for waterfront, marine, and coastal structural engineering projects nationwide

Lead the planning, analysis, and design of marine structures including piers, wharves, dolphins, bulkheads, seawalls, revetments, and related infrastructure

Perform and oversee coastal analysis, load development, structural modeling, and engineering calculations

Develop, review, and oversee construction documents, including plans, specifications, and technical reports

Maintain working knowledge of regulations and codes affecting waterfront infrastructure, with familiarity of local environments

Proactively identify and help implement new design tools, analysis methods, and execution technologies relevant to marine and waterfront engineering

Serve as Project Manager on select projects, responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and quality

Support and manage projects across multiple regions, including the Northeast, Southeast, California, and Midwest

Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams including coastal, geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction services

Develop project work plans, staffing plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with discipline leads

Monitor project performance, financials, and risks throughout project execution

Support construction-phase services including shop drawing review, RFIs, inspections, and on-site construction support

Help grow Foth’s waterfront and marine presence in the Detroit and greater Great Lakes region, while leveraging experience from national projects

Assist with local and national business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, supporting pursuits, and developing proposals

Build and maintain relationships with public agencies, port authorities, terminal operators, industrial clients, and private developers

Represent Foth at industry events, client meetings, and professional organizations in the Detroit region and nationally as appropriate

Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers within the waterfront/marine structural discipline

Support development of standard work practices, design guides, and technical resources for the discipline

Collaborate with Foth’s Technical Competency Leaders to strengthen firmwide technical excellence

Lead and participate in technical and client-facing presentations for both national and local audiences

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Ocean, or Structural Engineering

Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, with a background in structural, coastal, mechanical, or environmental engineering, including at least 7 years focused specifically on structural engineering in feasibility, design, and/or construction management

Experience with developing construction documents including plans and specifications

Professional Engineer License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

15+ years of experience with an engineering consulting firm, with emphasis on waterfront, marine, coastal, or port infrastructure

Experience serving in Project Manager or Task Manager roles on multi-disciplinary projects

Professional experience with regulatory frameworks across the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, and/or West Coast

Existing professional relationships with port authorities, public agencies, or waterfront clients

Ability to obtain PE licensure in additional jurisdictions by comity