Coastal Engineering
Coastal systems are dynamic and complex and are seriously threatened by environmental issues such as climate change. Geosyntec is dedicated to doing our part to combat these threats. We take a multidisciplinary approach to support public and private clients as they implement successful coastal restoration and protection projects.

Practice Specifics
Whether addressing coastal engineering challenges or environmental impact concerns, we apply the latest technologies and best-value management strategies to achieve client objectives. Our team helps clients address beach and shoreline restoration, port and harbor engineering, waterfront development, dredging and sediment management, flood protection, and coastal resilience.

Beach Renourishment and Coastal Protection
Our practitioners understand the environmental engineering demands of estuaries, shorelines, inlets, and nearshore systems. Our practitioners have directed more than 30 million cubic meters of volume through more than 70 nourishment and maintenance dredging projects. Our teams take a multidisciplinary approach to support public and private clients as they implement coastal protection and waterfront development projects.
Numerical and Physical Modeling
To address our clients’ issues, our scientists, engineers, and modelers use computer tools specific to coastal hydrodynamics and wave processes, conducting numerical modeling to demonstrate the basis of marine engineering and design.
Shoreline Monitoring and Engineering
Geosyntec’s leading coastal engineering experts focus on understanding and addressing the environmental challenges affecting coastlines. As more people, development, and infrastructure gravitate to coasts, it becomes crucial to understand and monitor the natural forces these areas face.

Lead Practitioners
Coastal Engineering Projects
Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc.
Ontario, Canada
The City of Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach, Florida
University of New Hampshire and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Cooperative Institute for Coastal and Estuarine Environmental Technology
Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, Maine, USA
Overseas AST
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Jekyll Island State Park Authority
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Turks and Caicos Islands Government
Turks and Caicos Islands
Martin County Parks and Recreation Department
Martin County, Florida
Range Developments, Ltd.
St. Kitts, West Indies
Barnes Bay Development, LTD
Anguilla, British West Indies
Anderson County Parks Department
Anderson County, South Carolina






























