1099 consultant · ~120–700 hrs per funded award · $40–$100/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Coastal & Navigation Channel Engineer

Help us get navigation channel studies right, from the bathymetry, wind, waves and currents that feed a ship simulation to whether a channel alternative actually meets design criteria.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–700 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Prepare channel geometry, bathymetry, and wind, wave and current inputs from validated numerical models for ship simulation studies
Check channel and turning-basin alternatives against federal navigation design criteria for feasibility and design-phase studies
Tell us where a proposed method breaks on real survey data, real hydrodynamics or real vessel behavior
Help write the engineering analysis and recommendations sections of study reports

Required qualifications

Coastal, hydraulic or civil engineering experience on navigation channel, harbor or waterway projects
Hands-on work with hydrodynamic models such as ADCIRC, AdH, Delft3D, TELEMAC or HEC-RAS 2D, and with survey bathymetry
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Federal navigation, dredging or deep-draft channel studies
Ship simulation or ship maneuvering studies, including work alongside harbor pilots
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $40–$100 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–700 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Coastal & Navigation Channel Engineer

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the navigation channel, harbor or waterway project most like this role: the site, the channel or turning-basin question, the model and bathymetry inputs you prepared, how you checked the alternatives against design criteria, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $40–$100 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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