Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We are currently hiring a principal coastal engineer with 15+ years of experience to join our West Coast engineering team. Mott MacDonald is a full-service engineering company focused on the development and rehabilitation of port and harbor infrastructure, dredging planning and design, planning and development of renewable energy projects, and improving coastal resiliency of coastal/port infrastructure and habitats. Typical projects include port infrastructure assessment and design, offshore wind enabling infrastructure project development, shoreline/habitat protection and stabilization, waterfront parks, and civil engineering. Primary job responsibilities may include: Lead direction of both coastal engineering led, and multi-disciplinary projects. Lead concept, preliminary, and detailed design of coastal infrastructure and dredging. Civil engineering design, review of geotechnical assessments, hydraulics and hydrology, and other miscellaneous civil engineering tasks. Assessment of coastal processes such as currents, waves, storm surge, sediment transport, and coastal/estuarine morphology and compound flooding. Collaborate with multiple principals, managers, and project engineers to execute projects, develop clients and opportunities, and mentor mid and junior level staff. Support projects across the USA, Canada, and Caribbean as coastal design subject matter expert. Drive and oversee performance baseline management (scope, budget, schedule) and work with sub-consultants and team members and assure quality control of work throughout project execution and delivery. Collaborate with market leads and development managers to facilitate the successful identification and tracking of clients, opportunities, and proposals. Communicate effectively and interface with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and other Mott MacDonald professionals across the US and Canada. Collaboration with Mott MacDonald practices across North America and abroad and contribute to the development of technical excellence. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Coastal, Civil, and/or Ocean Engineering or related field. 15+ years of engineering design experience. Demonstrated experience and success with the development of statements of qualifications and other procurement processes. Demonstrated technical and analytical skills, including technical writing and presentation skills. Experience with industry standard analysis and design software. Experience with variety of client types, including state and federal government, and private entities. Experience in consulting engineering across entire lifecycle of project. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Experience with US standards and guidelines including: USACE, PIANC, ASCE, etc. Experience with industry standard coastal modeling tools. Desire to work in a team environment and to mentor and develop staff. Experience managing complex dredging, coastal and waterfront engineering projects. Engineering design experience in coastal or port engineering industry. P.E. License, or equivalent required. Flexibility to travel regionally. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated teamwork and leadership skills. Communication and collaboration skills in a team setting to e