Company Description
At W.F. Baird (Baird), we design and deliver innovative, results-driven solutions for ports, marine terminals, shoreline protection, hydraulic structures, coastal ecosystem restoration, and more. With 40+ years of experience and offices across North America, the Caribbean, South America, and Australia, we offer a collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment with opportunities for growth and ownership.
Job Description
Join Us in Shaping Resilient Shorelines
Baird has an opportunity for a Mid-level Coastal Engineer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in hydraulics, coastal processes, and the design of coastal structures.
As a Coastal Engineer you will contribute to meaningful, real-world projects by supporting and leading aspects of coastal infrastructure design—from planning through construction. Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and offices, you’ll help deliver solutions that enhance coastal resilience and sustainability. If you're ready to advance your coastal engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Perform a variety of assignments requiring the application of moderate-to-advanced design engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria with limited guidance from senior engineers.
- Focus on the design of coastal structures.
- Support the planning and design of coastal projects.
- Lead the collection and analysis of data.
- Develop project manuals, including plans and specifications.
- Assist in project management, including client interaction, project budget and schedule control, and coordination of quality control procedures.
- Support construction observation and contract administration of construction projects.
- Participate in proposal preparation and client interviews.
- Work across different offices and time zones.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- B.S. in civil, coastal engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited university or college. (Master's preferred)
- Professional Engineering License (P.Eng).
- 7+ years of coastal engineering experience in a consulting or contractor role.
- Demonstrated experience in project design or construction involving coastal structures, ecosystem restoration, and/or navigation and dredging.
- Working knowledge of design guidelines, codes, and standards related to coastal and marine engineering.
- Ability to clearly document the basis of design and design development, including data analysis, assumptions, calculations, and conclusions.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with a team of coastal, marine, and geotechnical engineers; coastal and ecological scientists; geomatics specialists; CAD drafters; and surveyors.
- Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes with short notice, to meet project deadlines.
Bonus For
- Construction experience related to waterfront and coastal projects.
- Proven project management experience.
Additional Information
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, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, 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.
We thank all candidates for their interest. Baird is a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if you don't match all of our job requirements!
Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
Please note applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, without requiring sponsorship to be considered.