Senior Consultant or Principal-level Coastal Scientist/Engineer - Integral Consulting Inc.

About You  

You are an experienced and innovative coastal scientist or engineer with knowledge of coastal California and the Pacific coastal environment. You have an established network of colleagues and clients and enjoy business development, mentoring, and applying inventive approaches to solving coastal adaptation and management challenges. You are looking for a position where your ideas are leading the way in the firm and provide leadership in the coastal sciences 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 committed to delivering sound technical solutions to meet today's challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a value-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients.  Since our founding in 2002, 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 Consultant or Principal-level Scientist or Engineer for our Marine, Coastal, Climate, and Technology business area with an emphasis in coastal resilience. The candidate will lead business development efforts in coastal resilience while supporting multiple clients and projects focused on sea level rise and coastal hazard modeling, vulnerability assessments, and adaptation planning with a focus on nature-based solutions. The position will include working across practices within Integral, with other scientists and engineers with expertise in engineering, ecology, restoration, natural resource economics, toxicology, hydrogeology, and data management and visualization.  

Responsibilities  

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

• Business development and business planning
• Adaptation planning including feasibility, optimization, and pathway development
• Data synthesis, analysis, and interpretation
• Outreach in support of a wide array of clients
• Stakeholder and client interaction
• Project management
• Execution of technical work and client deliverables
• Staff mentorship and collaboration across business practices

Qualifications  

Candidates should hold an advanced degree in oceanography, ocean or coastal engineering, or other marine science field. U.S. West Coast experience and networks are required. Professional licensure in related disciplines preferred.  

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Consulting experience along the West Coast with a working knowledge of coastal management agencies and an understanding of regulatory processes and policy
• 15+ years of professional experience in coastal sciences and engineering, coastal hydrodynamics, geomorphology, and sea level rise and hazard adaptation
• Proven experience in business development including proposal writing, technical scopes and budgeting, and understanding of contracting processes
• Expertise in coastal 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 
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or MATLAB
• Familiarity with CAD and/or GIS 
• Strong project management experience
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A desire to grow both intellectually and professionally
• Strong organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers

Annual Salary Range: $120,000 - $200,000  

An employee’s total compensation package includes annual salary, company-subsidized (employee and family) medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) participation with a company-match of 1% to 4% of annual compensation, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability, paid sick leave (80 hours per year), paid vacation (20 days), paid holidays (9 days per year), and the potential for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance. Paid time off will be pro-rated to reflect part-time scheduled hours, if applicable.  

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 application window for this position will remain open until the position is filled.  

All offers of employment are contingent on candidates successfully passing an employment history screening, degree verification, and a federal, state, and county criminal background and Watch List screening. Candidates will receive a written notice of this requirement. All screenings will be done in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.  

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