Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer
US$110,000 – US$165,000 / yr base salary
Posted 30 Mar 2026
Advertised as “Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
| Base salary | US$110,000 – US$165,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsProfessional Engineer License
Field of studyEngineering
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyCivil Engineering, Structural Engineering
Study levelMaster's
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.
Foth is seeking a Lead Waterfront/Marine Structural Engineer to serve as the technical lead and designer on a variety of waterfront and coastal engineering projects. This role involves supporting the planning, engineering, and construction of shoreline protection, stabilization, and marine structures. The successful candidate will perform coastal conditions calculations, structural analysis, and develop construction documents, while also identifying and implementing the latest design technologies. This role can be located in Green Bay, WI; Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Marion, MA; Newport, RI; Jacksonville, FL; Petaluma, CA or remote for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as technical lead and designer on a variety of coastal, waterfront, and marine infrastructure projects, supporting planning, engineering, and construction efforts
- Perform coastal condition calculations and structural analyses to develop and review designs for shoreline protection, stabilization systems, and marine/waterfront structures, including projects in contaminated sediment remedial zones
- Lead the development of construction documents, including plans and specifications, while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards
- Collaborate with Project Managers to establish and manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and quality standards
- Identify and implement innovative design and engineering technologies, while developing and improving standard work practices for marine and coastal engineering
- Contribute to Foth’s technical excellence by maintaining regulatory knowledge and supporting the development of the firm’s technical library in structural and coastal engineering
- Support business development efforts by preparing and reviewing technical approaches and proposals, partnering with Client Team Leaders to build and maintain strong client relationships