Waterfront & Coastal Engineering Practice Leader

Marine infrastructure - ports, piers, marinas, ferry terminals, and waterfront facilities.

Coastal resilience and stabilization - beach nourishment, dune restoration, living shorelines, seawalls, revetments, and bulkheads.

Waterfront planning and adaptation - integrating climate change and sea level rise strategies into harbor improvement and community growth initiatives.

Facility inspections and assessments - supporting in-house engineer-diver and drone teams to evaluate and rehabilitate critical structures.

Expand our waterfront and coastal engineering practice by cultivating new and existing clients and markets, while also cross-selling GEI’s core services across environmental, water resources, ecological, and civil engineering.

Serve as a technical leader and mentor, support recruiting, staff development, and team management.

Lead proposal development; maintain strong visibility in the marketplace through ongoing client engagement, participation in professional organizations, and presentations at industry events.

Manage a variety of waterfront and coastal engineering projects.

Develop and oversee project plans, schedules, and budgets.

Serve as a technical lead for the design of waterfront structures, including preparation of construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and engineering reports.

Contribute to strategic planning efforts at the office, regional, and national levels.

Proven success in growing and leading practice, including mentoring and developing staff.

B.S. in Structural or Civil Engineering (M.S. preferred).

15+ years of experience in structural, civil, or coastal engineering.

Registered professional engineer in Maine, or ability to obtain within 6 months of joining GEI.

Strong design experience in concrete, steel, timber, and aluminum structures.

Familiarity with permitting at local, state, and federal levels.

Experience managing interdisciplinary design teams.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

A valid U.S. driver’s license and willingness to travel for site work (some overnight trips).

Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Extensive experience in the Maine waterfront practice with a well-established professional network.

Significant experience in the New England Region and a well-established professional network

Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More

Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave

Commuter Benefits

Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends

GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement

Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses

Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program

Rewards and Recognition

GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)

Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here )

A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

And More…