CoastalEngineeringTechnicalLead

At RES, we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability, and who want their work to make a lasting environmental impact. Our team members go above and beyond, bringing initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic to every project. Collaboration is key—we thrive on teamwork, open communication, and diverse perspectives. In a field that constantly changes, we value those who are resilient, adaptable, and resourceful in the face of challenges. If you're intellectually curious, eager to learn, and ready to help restore ecosystems and protect natural resources, you’ll find your place here. As a Coastal Engineering Technical Lead at RES, you’ll bring deep technical expertise and leadership to coastal resilience projects in Florida. You’ll serve as a subject matter expert in your discipline—leading and assisting projects through innovative coastal resilience projects requiring regulatory approvals, project delivery, and implementation. You’ll play a key role in leading the coastal design pursuits and projects, mentoring junior staff, driving quality across multiple projects, and guiding our clients through technically and logistically challenging resilience efforts. See an example projects our staff work on here. Why You’ll Love This Job RES is a leader in innovative nature-based solutions, including coastal adaptation – you will be at home. You will be a go-to expert. Your experience and insights will guide some of our most critical technical decisions. You’ll get to lead and grow others. You’ll manage projects and mentor junior engineers—shaping not only deliverables but the next generation of RES leaders. Your work will be built. You’ll see your designs come to life on the ground. You’ll have client-facing influence. You’ll help build partnerships, manage contracts, and ensure that our technical solutions meet real-world needs. You’ll work at the intersection of ecology and engineering. Whether you're restoring an e