Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 32 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, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.
Foth is currently seeking a team-focused, innovative, and results-oriented Project Engineer to support our coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects across ports, marinas, shorelines, and marine infrastructure. You’ll work closely with project managers, scientists, and construction teams to help bring challenging civil/environmental engineering, marine construction, coastal resilience, and waterfront infrastructure development projects from concept through construction, supporting communities, ports, and natural ecosystems. The position will be located at our Petaluma, CA location will require local travel of 50% or more to project sites.
Projects You'll Support:
Marina and port facility upgrades
Dredging and beneficial use planning
Shoreline stabilization, dune/berm restoration, and coastal resiliency efforts
Marine terminal improvements and structural rehabilitations
Key Responsibilities:
Perform coastal engineering analyses—including wave and structural calculations—to support the design of waterfront, marine, and shoreline protection systems
Develop and review engineering design drawings, technical details, and specifications for coastal, waterfront, and dredging projects
Prepare construction documents such as plans, specifications, engineering reports, and technical memoranda
Support construction activities by providing technical oversight, responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and conducting site visits for Bay Area marine/coastal projects
Assist in the planning, engineering, rehabilitation, and construction of shoreline stabilization measures and marine infrastructure
Apply Foth’s engineering and project delivery methodologies to maintain quality, schedule alignment, and cost awareness
Evaluate project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and contribute to standard work practices that improve technical consistency
Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of coastal and marine infrastructure regulations—especially in California—to ensure compliant engineering solutions
Support Project Managers by contributing to project schedules, budgets, task coordination, and deliverable tracking
Assist with technical approaches and proposal development for coastal engineering tasks and multi‑disciplinary projects, while contributing to Foth’s technical library and best practices
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, Coastal, Marine, Ocean Engineering, or closely related technical field
5+ years of engineering consulting experience supporting civil infrastructure projects
4+ years of hands-on construction oversight and field services experience, including coordinating with contractors, verifying design compliance, and resolving onsite engineering issues
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) license in California or ability to obtain within 24 months of eligibility
Professional experience in coastal/marine engineering, including integration of engineering and environmental considerations and experience with design–bid–build projects
Demonstrated experience in regulatory coordination, permitting negotiations, and resolving technical/environmental issues
Experience supporting proposals, cost estimates, and funding strategies, including familiarity with state and federal infrastructure grant or loan programs
Why Foth:
Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
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