Coastal Scientist / Engineer
Description
About You
You are a coastal scientist or engineer who enjoys developing innovative approaches to solving complex environmental and coastal management challenges. You are looking for a career position to grow your skills and expertise in coastal management and climate adaptation. You seek a place where your ideas are taken seriously and allow you to contribute to developing state-of-the-art approaches to solving real world problems throughout. You also enjoy developing a wide network of contacts, and are effective at conveying complex information to colleagues, stakeholders, and the public. A lifelong learner, you want to continue growing intellectually and professionally. Collaborating with colleagues with diverse expertise is exciting for you, though you are also capable working independently. Environmental ethics is amongst your strongest principles and a commitment to quality and scientific rigor.
About Integral
Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet today's challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a values-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients. Since our founding in 2002, we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well-being, diversity, and professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners. We are a company where people come to solve today’s toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and technical quality.
About the Job
We are currently seeking a scientist or engineer to join our Marine, Coastal, Climate, and Technology business area with an emphasis on coastal resilience. The position will support multiple clients and projects, with the common theme of coastal resiliency including climate change and sea level rise assessments, adaptation planning, and coastal process and hazard modeling. The day-to-day work will vary and may involve geospatial analysis, data management, vulnerability assessments, statistical analyses, adaptation planning, hazard modeling, literature review, fieldwork, business development, and support on proposal and report writing. As your career progresses you will work more with clients to build relationships and managing projects.
This position may offer in-office, hybrid, or remote opportunities based on the candidate’s location and the needs of the organization.
Responsibilities
As a coastal scientist or engineer, your job functions will include, but not be limited to:
- Climate change, coastal impact assessments, and adaptation planning
- Conducting oceanographic and earth system data synthesis and analysis including geospatial analysis, empirical and numerical modeling to identify and quantify variability, trends, and predict geomorphic change
- Contributing to or running quantitative models or mapping of results
- Working with stakeholders and clients
- Executing technical work and client deliverables.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold an advanced degree in oceanography, ocean or coastal engineering, management or other marine science field or 2+ years of experience in oceanography, climate or coastal sciences.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 2+ years of professional experience in coastal hazards, sediment transport, and vulnerability assessments working in coastal or marine resource planning
- Experience in hazards and coastal flood risk management
- Experience with nature-based solutions and coastal ecosystem restoration for sea level rise adaptation and resilience
- Familiarity with coastal modeling and mapping (Delft preferred)
- Experience in scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB
- Experience in CAD and/or GIS
- Ability to produce maps or graphics that synthesize complex information or data
- Familiarity with field measurements, instrumentation, and remote-sensing (e.g. drone technology, GPS, sensors, UAS, etc.)
- Project management experience
- Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
- Strong organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers
Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000
An employee’s total compensation package includes annual salary, company-subsidized (employee and family) medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) participation with a company-match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability, paid sick leave (80 hours per year), paid vacation (12 days), paid holidays (9 days per year), and the potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance. Paid time off will be pro-rated to reflect part-time scheduled hours, if applicable.
Integral Consulting Inc. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer who provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, military, veteran, or Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act protected veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information (including testing or characteristics), or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment drives innovation and excellence, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we live in and serve. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
We are excited to connect with individuals who share our mission and values, and those who bring diverse contributions to our team. We value unique perspectives and skills, and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.
The application window for this position will remain open until the position is filled.
All offers of employment are contingent on candidates successfully passing an employment history screening, degree verification, and a federal, state, and county criminal background and Watch List screening. Candidates will receive a written notice of this requirement. All screenings will be done in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.
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