Coastal Engineering Lead | Houston, Texas, USA

Our client is seeking an experienced Coastal Engineering Lead to join their expanding water resources team in Houston, Texas. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a technically strong professional to drive the growth of coastal engineering capabilities while delivering complex, high-impact projects across the region.

Our client delivers infrastructure and environmental engineering solutions across transportation and water sectors, supporting public and private clients with forward-thinking, technically robust approaches to complex challenges.

responsibilities.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of coastal and watershed engineering professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment

• Develop and implement regional growth strategies for coastal engineering services

• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of coastal and watershed projects, including:

  • Coastal resilience and flood mitigation

  • Environmental and habitat restoration

  • Shoreline protection and stabilization

  • Navigation and channel improvement projects

• Manage client relationships and drive business development activities, including proposals, presentations, and contract negotiations

• Provide technical leadership using advanced modelling and analysis tools (e.g., hydrodynamic, hydraulic, and watershed models)

• Ensure high standards of technical quality, innovation, and project delivery across all assignments

qualifications.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Coastal, Civil, or Environmental Engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Texas preferred or ability to obtain)

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant coastal engineering experience

• At least 3 years in a leadership or project management capacity

• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, ports, municipalities, or maritime stakeholders

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams

preferred.

• Experience delivering coastal projects within Texas or similar regulatory environments

• Expertise in FEMA floodplain modelling and mapping

• Background in shoreline restoration, dredging processes, channel design, or habitat restoration

• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) designation

salary.

Salary information not provided; expected to be competitive and aligned with experience and market conditions.

benefits.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Generous paid time off and flexible holiday arrangements

• Employer-supported retirement plan with matching contributions

• Health savings and flexible spending account options

• Paid family leave and employer-paid disability coverage

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (where applicable)

• Professional development and education support

• Employee wellness programmes and assistance services

• Opportunities for community involvement and charitable contributions

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Our client is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

If you are looking to take on a leadership role in coastal engineering while shaping impactful projects and growing a high-performing team, apply today.

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