Coastal Scientist/Environmental Engineer

About You

You are an innovative and experienced coastal scientist or engineer who enjoys developing, testing, and applying innovative approaches to resolving environmental and coastal management challenges. You are looking for a position where your ideas are taken seriously and you can influence the future of the Marine, Coastal, Climate, and Technology business area, and the firm as a whole. Experienced in the project lifecycle of consulting, you have developed a sound 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 comfortable working independently. Environmental ethics is amongst your strongest principles.

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 20 years ago, 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 senior or consultant level scientist or engineer for our Marine, Coastal, Climate, and Technology business area with an emphasis in coastal resilience. The position will support multiple clients and projects, with the common theme of coastal resiliency including sea level rise science and coastal process and hazard modeling. The day-to-day work will vary and may involve data management, risk assessment, statistical analyses, modeling, literature review, field work, business development, and proposal and report writing.

Responsibilities

As a coastal scientist or engineer, your job functions will include, but not be limited to:

• Sediment transport or salinity modeling, climate change and coastal impact assessments, and adaptation planning
• Conducting oceanographic data synthesis, analysis, and interpretation including geospatial analysis, empirical and numerical modeling to identify and quantify variability, trends, and project geomorphic change
• Working with stakeholders and clients
• Execution of technical work and client deliverables

Qualifications

Candidates should hold an advanced degree in oceanography, ocean or coastal engineering, or other marine science field. Professional Engineer license preferred.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 6 - 10 years of professional experience in coastal hydrodynamics and morphology
• Expertise or developing expertise in hazards and coastal flood risk management
• Experience with nature-based solutions to address coastal ecosystem restoration and sea level rise adaptation and resilience
• Familiarity with coastal modeling and mapping
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB
• Expertise in CAD and/or GIS
• Familiarity with field measurements, instrumentation, and remote-sensing
• Strong project management experience
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
• Possess strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers

Competitive salary is commensurate with experience with a potential for yearly performance-based increases and bonuses. Integral Consulting Inc. provides an exceptional benefits package with company-subsidized insurance, and an exciting work environment with opportunities for significant professional growth. Benefits include partially subsidized medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) with a company-match of up to 4% of annual compensation, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability, and paid time off.

We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and are committed to a proactive program of affirmative action and diversity development. Integral Consulting Inc. provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions); national origin; age; sexual orientation; disability; marital status; military, veteran, or Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act protected veteran status; gender identity or gender expression; or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.  The “EEO is the Law” poster can be viewed HERE.

All employees are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccination authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide valid proof of your COVID-19 vaccination prior to the start of employment.  For any employee who chooses not to receive a vaccination due to a medical reason or based on religious beliefs, Integral may offer reasonable accommodation. Each request for exemption, regardless of the reason, will be evaluated individually by Human Resources in accordance with the Company’s equal employment opportunities policies and applicable law. A copy of Integral’s COVID-19 vaccination policy will be provided to qualified candidates who are invited to interview with us.

All offers of employment are contingent on candidates passing a background screening that includes employment history, criminal background, Federal Watch List, a drug and alcohol screening, and, if applicable, a degree verification. Candidates will receive a written notice of this requirement. All screenings will be done in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.