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Project Engineer Construction Management

Foth

Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90000 - 140000

Posted: 29 September 2026 (10 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms we offer a values-based collaborative and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive92% member retention rate! Learn more at is currently seeking a team-focused innovative and results-oriented Project Engineerto support our coastal waterfront and dredging projects across ports marinas shorelines and marine infrastructure. Youll work closely with project managers scientists and construction teams to help bring challenging civil/environmental engineering marine construction coastal resilience and waterfront infrastructure development projects from concept through construction supporting communities ports and natural ecosystems. The ideal candidate will be located near Petaluma or the greater San Francisco Bay area andwilling to travel to client sites around Petaluma 30-50% of the time.

Projects Youll Support:

Marina and port facility upgrades
Dredging and beneficial use planning
Shoreline stabilization dune/berm restoration and coastal resiliency efforts
Marine terminal improvements and structural rehabilitations

Key Responsibilities:

Perform coastal engineering analysesincluding wave and structural calculationsto support the design of waterfront marine and shoreline protection systems
Develop and review engineering design drawings technical details and specifications for coastal waterfront and dredging projects
Prepare construction documents such as plans specifications engineering reports and technical memoranda
Support construction activities by providing technical oversight responding to RFIs reviewing submittals and conducting site visits for Bay Area marine/coastal projects
Assist in the planning engineering rehabilitation and construction of shoreline stabilization measures and marine infrastructure
Apply Foths engineering and project delivery methodologies to maintain quality schedule alignment and cost awareness
Evaluate project risks develop mitigation strategies and contribute to standard work practices that improve technical consistency
Maintain uptodate knowledge of coastal and marine infrastructure regulationsespecially in Californiato ensure compliant engineering solutions
Support Project Managers by contributing to project schedules budgets task coordination and deliverable tracking
Assist with technical approaches and proposal development for coastal engineering tasks and multidisciplinary projects while contributing to Foths technical library and best practices

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Civil Structural Coastal Marine Ocean Engineering or closely related technical field
5 years of engineering consulting experience supporting civil infrastructure projects
4 years of hands-on construction oversight and field services experience including coordinating with contractors verifying design compliance and resolving onsite engineering issues
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineer (PE) license in California or ability to obtain within 24 months of eligibility
Professional experience in coastal/marine engineering including integration of engineering and environmental considerations and experience with designbidbuild projects
Demonstrated experience in regulatory coordination permitting negotiations and resolving technical/environmental issues
Experience supporting proposals cost estimates and funding strategies including familiarity with state and federal infrastructure grant or loan programs

$90000 - $140000 a year

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience location level of responsibility and licenses/ addition to base compensation Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical dental vision insurance employee assistance program disability retirement holiday pay and several other voluntary benefits. Regular full-time members are also eligible for paid time off. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

Note: In some situations we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women minorities persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are to applicable state law all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foths Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process including to assist with reviewing application materials identifying potentially qualified candidates sourcing candidates and supporting interview preparation. These tools are used to support but do not replace human decision-making and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Where required by law we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.

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