At W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd. (Baird), our mission is to provide the best in engineering and science in coastal, riverine, estuarine and ocean environments. Baird is one team worldwide and recognized for the successful completion of innovative and practical projects throughout North and South America, the Caribbean, Australia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe.
We provide a stimulating work environment, with opportunities for domestic and international travel, professional development, and ownership potential within the company. Baird is a 120-person engineering firm with offices in the U.S., Canada, Barbados, Chile, Jamaica, Australia & U.K. We are exclusively dedicated to marine and coastal projects, and we encourage you to visit our website ( to gain additional insight into our company, capabilities, and experience.
While we presently operate under a hybrid model with in office requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, this can change at any time based on company needs.
Job Description
W.F Baird is seeking a coastal/ocean engineer with more than 7 years’ experience for a Coastal Engineer position in Boca Raton, Florida.
- Perform advanced coastal engineering analyses and clearly relay the effort in written reports and presentations.
- Lead Project Design Teams from conceptual design, through detailed engineering, permitting, and construction bidding and oversight.
- Manage Projects including client interaction, project budget and schedule control, and coordination of quality control procedures.
- Participate in proposal preparation and interviews, attract new clients, and retain clients as necessary.
- Work across our different offices and time zones.
- Some domestic and international travel will be required to undertake the job duties described above. Travel may be planned or on an immediate basis and the candidate will need to be flexible in meeting project deadlines.
Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil, Ocean, or Coastal Engineering or a closely related engineering category from an accredited University or College (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred).
- 7+ years of coastal or marine engineering experience, in a consulting or contractor role.
- Professional Credentials: Professional Engineer licensure (FL preferred but ability to obtain via comity sufficient).
- Demonstrated technical and analytical skills in designing projects.
- Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication skills suitable to a consulting environment.
- Experience with business development, preparation of proposals, and selection presentations.
- Flexible work style, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment, meet challenging deadlines and client needs.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Additional Information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
- Baird is employee-owned. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.
- W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal Engineers Ltd. (Baird) welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
- Baird is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Baird operates.