Senior Coastal Engineer

Overview
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Benefits
Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally
Role can be based in Melbourne / Brisbane / Sunshine Coast / Gold Coast / Townsville / Cairns
About SMEC
SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. SMEC deliver smart solutions for clients and communities in Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services. Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.
Infrastructure
At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide and embrace emerging technologies and innovations to deliver robust engineering services across the fields of transport and logistics, water and environment and energy and resources.
The role
We currently have a fantastic opportunity in our Ports & Maritime team for a Senior Coastal Engineer to work as part of a cohesive team to successfully deliver various coastal and maritime engineering services to a wide range of clients, including government, port authorities and private sectors. This role may be based in multiple locations including Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
As a Senior Engineer you will provide high quality design, analysis and engineering knowledge and effective project management skills to support the project delivery and ongoing business needs. You will be involved in planning and conducting of engineering projects of a complex nature whilst proactively collaborating with appropriate team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and co-ordination of project deliverables to meet client requirements and actively contribute to the commercial success of the team.
Key responsibilities and tasks for this role include:
Scoping and managing the production of metocean studies
Marina and small craft facility design
Planning and design of small-scale up to large-scale coastal and maritime infrastructure for the ports, resources, water infrastructure, aquaculture and renewable energy sectors
Manage the successful delivery of various coastal and maritime engineering projects in accordance with HSE and QA policies and procedures either individually, as part of a project delivery team, or by leading a project delivery team, depending on project complexity.
Preparation of proposals, fee estimates and programs for consulting projects
Liaises with clients, potential and current, for the purposes of service delivery, networking, and business development.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring and supervision for junior engineers
Some intra and interstate travel as required
Chartered or actively working towards chartership and applicable Registration
Suitable applicants will demonstrate:
Degree qualified in Civil, Structural or Maritime Engineering (or Similar)
A min of 6+ years' commercial experience in a similar role
Established knowledge and experience in asset management, maritime structures and port engineering
Experience managing project deliverables from start to finish, experience working on Western Australian projects would be highly desirable
Excellent interpersonal skills and superior report-writing competencies
Able to undertake some travel (domestic or international)
In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.
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How to apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the \"Apply Now\" link below and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Ami Jordan at
Wrap up
As an inclusive and growing organisation, SMEC is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.
We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.
SMEC is committed to equitable recruitment practices and encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders decent
All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
Details
Mid-Senior level
Full-time
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