Entry-Level Coastal Engineer - Olsson

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Olsson is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Coastal Engineer with expertise in coastal processes and numerical modeling. The ideal candidate will have relevant coursework or experience in fluid dynamics, water wave mechanics, coastal hydrodynamics, and sediment transport. In this role, you will apply your skills to analyze, model, and design coastal and estuarine systems. As an Entry-Level Coastal Engineer at Olsson, you will contribute to a variety of coastal and waterfront projects, developing innovative solutions to address the challenges of coastal dynamics and environmental issues. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing systems that protect and improve coastal environments, while carefully balancing human development with the preservation of natural ecosystems.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Candidate must have:
  • A MS/Meng from a coastal/ocean/marine engineering program
  • Coursework or exposure to one or more of the following: fluid dynamics, water wave mechanics, introduction to coastal engineering, coastal hydrodynamics, coastal processes, wetland and estuarine environments, coastal sediment transport, numerical modeling
  • Knowledge in modeling platforms: ADCIRC, SWAN, Delft3D, Delft3D -FM
  • SMS Post processing
  • ArcGIS Post processing
  • Matlab coding and post processing abilities

• Desired Qualifications but not required:
  • PhD with emphasis on Civil/Coastal/Ocean/Marine Engineering or Oceanography
  • Experience in scripting with Python, FORTRAN, or C++, along with proficiency in using one or more established scientific and coastal engineering software programs, such as MIKE 21/MIKE 3, XBEACH, BOUSS-2D/FUNWAVE, STWAVE, GENCADE, WAM, TUFLOW, FVCOM, ROMS, or ECOMSED.
  • Knowledge of USACE CEMs and ability to use design concepts in real life problems
  • High Performance Computing experience and ability to run models on Linux based HPC clusters with the ability to develop model specific batch scripting, run time post processing and performance monitoring codes.
  • AI/ML experience in coastal engineering applications. Being able to use AI/ML to cross train physics-based models is a plus.

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities.
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match.
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles.
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance.
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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