Lead Waterfront Engineer

Job overview

The Lead Waterfront Engineer role is onsite in Detroit, MI. Compensation is not specified. Foth is a member-owned science and engineering consulting firm, and this role supports its Ports, Harbors, and Waterfront practice. The engineer contributes to waterfront and Great Lakes infrastructure project delivery while serving as a local client connection. The role combines engineering design and project coordination with client relationship development and support for the practice’s growth in Michigan and the broader region.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain client relationships in Detroit and the Great Lakes region
• contribute to planning, design, analysis, and delivery of waterfront, marine, port, and coastal infrastructure projects
• connect client needs with technical resources
• support scope, schedule, budget, and project coordination
• develop and review engineering plans, specifications, reports, and calculations
• collaborate across engineering disciplines
• support construction-phase reviews and field observations
• and contribute to proposals and business development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead waterfront engineer

foth

detroit mi

onsite

full-time

waterfront engineering

ports and harbors

great lakes infrastructure

civil engineering

client relationships

construction phase

business development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Professional growth opportunities and a collaborative, flexible work environment.

Why this role

Opportunity to work on ports, terminals, marine facilities, shoreline infrastructure, and other waterfront assets in Michigan, the Great Lakes, and nationally; PE license preferred or ability to pursue licensure.

About the employer

The Foth Companies is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.