Principal Coastal Engineer

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia SMEC Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group 

About SJ Group

At SJ, we're building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

About SMEC

We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

The Role

We're seeking a Principal Coastal Engineer to join our team. In this role you'll be responsible for the review of key projects being delivered, development of concept designs in conjunction with the team as required and contributing to targeting and securing new work within our Ports & Maritime portfolio.

As Principal Engineer, you'll also provide significant guidance, leadership, menorship and coaching of other team members.

Key accountabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing leadership and proactively collaborate with team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and co-ordination of project deliverables;
  • Providing expert advice and demonstrate advanced technical skills, ensuring that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC;
  • Demonstrating high level project management skills while accomplishing project deliverables to the required standard and in a timely manner;
  • Making significant contributions to the commercial success of projects and the team and contributing to successful business development.

About You

Suitable applicants will have:

  • Bachelor's Degree (Engineering) or Equivalent;
  • Member of Engineers Australia;
  • CPEng, RPEQ
  • 15+ years' relevant professional experience in the design, delivery and project management of Coastal Projects with a focus on seawall, breakwater design and revetments.
  • High level consulting and client management skills;
  • Business planning, budgeting and commercial acumen;
  • Ability to interpret and communicate information of a complex nature;
  • Client service orientation;
  • Proven project management skills (achieving prescribed budget, timeframe and client requirements);
  • An understanding of the business/ organisation/ marketing context of business solutions;
  • Familiarity with relevant Australian Standards and specifications;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment;
  • Skills in undertaking a co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment;
  • Skills in managing competing priorities and working under pressure;

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at 

Link to benefits:

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resume directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world

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