Waterfront & Marine

MFS Engineers & Surveyors delivers civil engineering for waterfront and marine projects, piers, shoreline stabilization, and infrastructure, backed by technical expertise and environmental insight.

Engineering at the Intersection of Land & Water

We support projects along rivers, coastlines, and harbors addressing site-specific challenges such as soil conditions, tidal influences and environmental regulations.  We deliver a full spectrum of waterfront and marine civil engineering services, leveraging multidisciplinary capabilities to manage complex, water-adjacent projects:

Waterfront and Marine Structures – Design of piers, wharves, bulkheads, docks, breakwaters, and retaining walls.

Shoreline Protection & Stabilization – Riprap, revetment, seawalls, erosion control, beach nourishment.

Surveying & Hydrographic Services – Bathymetric surveys, underwater mapping, LiDAR, geospatial modeling.

Permitting & Regulatory Coordination – Wetlands/Section 404, coastal permits, environmental compliance.

Construction Support & Marine Inspection – Inspections, diver-assisted evaluations, QA/QC, field monitoring.

Addressing Marine Challenges with Engineering Expertise

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Waterfront and marine projects require specialized engineering approaches to manage erosion, stability, and environmental impacts, MFS combines technical expertise with practical design solutions to support marine infrastructure that is resilient, sustainable, and compliant with permitting requirements. Our approach is guided by:

  • Resilient Design – Accounting for wave, current, ice, and elevated load conditions.
  • Material Durability & Compatibility – Specifying corrosion-resistant materials and marine-grade construction techniques.
  • Minimizing Ecological Impact – Designing with habitat preservation, sensitive shoreline buffers, and sustainable practices.
  • Constructability & Adaptive Phasing – Planning work to account for tides, staging, and access constraints.
  • Regulatory & Environmental Expertise – Navigating jurisdictional requirements and coastal engineering standards.
 
Sample Project Types & Settings

Some of the marine and waterfront environments where we apply our expertise include:

  • Pier / platform / ferry terminal design & rehabilitation
  • Bulkhead, seawall, and retaining wall systems
  • Marina & dock facilities
  • Breakwaters, revetments, and coastal protection
  • Shoreline restoration, beach nourishment, and erosion control
  • Structure inspection and rehabilitation
 
Why Clients Trust MFS in the Waterfront Environment
  • Proven Waterfront Portfolio – MFS has worked on projects such as flood walls, marina design, breakwaters for storm resiliency, and pier rehabilitation.
  • Disciplined Multi-Discipline Team – Civil, structural, geotechnical, surveying, and permitting all integrated for seamless solutions.
  • Coastal & Environmental Awareness – Deep understanding of hydrodynamics, coastal processes, and regulatory environments.
  • Local & Regional Insight – Experience with New Jersey, New York, and coastal permitting agencies.
  • Quality & Durability Focus – Attention to long-term performance in challenging marine conditions.