Lead Waterfront Engineer

The Foth Companies

. Build and maintain strong client relationships in Detroit and throughout the Great Lakes region .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeDetroit • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil, structural, ocean, and environmental engineering with a strong focus on waterfront, marine, port, and coastal infrastructure projects. Proven ability to manage client relationships, project delivery, and collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.

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Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License10+ Years Of Engineering ExperienceProject Management ExperienceClient Relationship Development

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignProject DeliveryTechnical Report DevelopmentConstruction CoordinationBudget ManagementScope ManagementField ObservationsRFI ReviewsCalculationsProposal Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborative WorkClient-Facing RepresentationRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Waterfront InfrastructureMarine InfrastructurePort InfrastructureCoastal InfrastructureGreat Lakes EngineeringBusiness DevelopmentClient RelationshipsPublic AgenciesPort AuthoritiesTerminal Operators

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain strong client relationships in Detroit and throughout the Great Lakes region
Serve as a visible and trusted local representative
Contribute to planning, design, analysis, and delivery of waterfront, marine, port, and coastal infrastructure projects
Partner with clients to understand needs and connect them with Foth’s technical resources
Support project management, including scope, schedule, budget, coordination, and overall delivery
Develop and review plans, specifications, technical reports, and calculations
Collaborate with coastal, structural, civil, geotechnical, environmental, and construction disciplines
Support construction-phase submittal and RFI reviews, field observations, inspections, and project coordination
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and contribute to proposals, pursuits, and business development
Help strengthen and grow Foth’s Ports, Harbors, and Waterfront practice in Michigan

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Ocean, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
10+ years of relevant engineering experience
Experience contributing to engineering design, project delivery, and/or construction-related activities
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and other stakeholders
Interest and ability to develop client relationships and represent Foth in a client-facing capacity
Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and offices
Professional Engineer (PE) license or interest/ability to pursue licensure preferred
Experience with waterfront, port, harbor, marine, coastal, or Great Lakes infrastructure preferred
Experience in project or task management preferred
Familiarity with the Michigan/Great Lakes engineering or infrastructure market preferred
Experience developing proposals, supporting business development, or cultivating client relationships preferred
Existing relationships with public agencies, port authorities, industrial clients, terminal operators, or other waterfront stakeholders preferred
Required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance, subject to applicable state law

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% member-owned company structure
Values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment
Professional growth opportunities
92+% member retention rate
Employer-paid required drug testing
Tobacco-free workplaces