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Senior Coastal Engineer

Aleron
United States, Florida, Boca Raton
Mar 10, 2026
Description Acara Solutions is seeking a Senior Coastal Engineer to support a leading environmental consulting and engineering organization. This role will support coastal resiliency and restoration projects including beach nourishment, shoreline protection, coastal structures, and living shoreline solutions. The position may be based in Boca Raton, FL; Tampa, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Baton Rouge, LA; or Dallas, TX. Salary: $200K - $230K The Senior Coastal Engineer will lead technical design, project execution, and client coordination for coastal and waterfront projects along the U.S. Gulf and East Coast. This position works with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, environmental scientists, surveyors, and GIS/CAD specialists. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering design for coastal and waterfront projects from feasibility through final design Perform coastal engineering analysis and apply modeling tools for shoreline protection and resiliency projects Manage project scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating with clients, consultants, and internal teams Prepare engineering reports, technical specifications, regulatory applications, and contract documents Support business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship development Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership within project teams Conduct field work including site inspections, surveys, and construction observation Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex coastal engineering solutions Representative Project Experience Beach renourishment projects (dredge and truck haul methods) Coastal and marine structures including jetties, groins, seawalls, revetments, docks, and breakwaters Living shoreline design and ecosystem restoration Coastal resiliency planning, vulnerability assessments, and adaptation strategies Job Requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Coastal Engineering Minimum 7 years of coastal engineering experience Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. Apply