Principal Coastal Engineer Maritime

Bring your coastal expertise to complex maritime projects.

We are seeking a Principal Coastal Engineer to lead the design and assessment of coastal protection and maritime infrastructure including rock revetments seawalls breakwaters marine retaining walls and port developments.

Working within multidisciplinary teams you will provide technical leadership from concept development through to detailed design and construction support. You will combine specialist engineering expertise with project delivery client engagement and mentoring helping develop practical solutions for new infrastructure and existing assets.

How youll make a difference

• Lead the design and assessment of rock revetments seawalls breakwaters shoreline stabilisation works and port and harbour infrastructure.

• Undertake and review coastal and hydraulic analyses including wave current and sediment transport assessments.

• Provide technical oversight of structural design and stability assessments for coastal protection structures and maritime infrastructure.

• Guide coastal modelling studies using industry standard software and translate findings into engineering recommendations.

• Prepare and review engineering calculations technical reports specifications and design documentation.

• Lead condition assessments and inspections recommending rehabilitation measures and supporting marine asset management.

• Coordinate with clients contractors regulators and multidisciplinary teams managing deliverables to agreed quality budget and schedule requirements.

• Provide construction support through site inspections technical reviews and resolution of engineering queries.

• Contribute to proposals business development and client relationship management while mentoring engineers and sharing technical knowledge.

Qualifications :

The qualities that help you thrive 

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered. 

• A degree in Civil Coastal or Maritime Engineering or a related discipline.

• Extensive relevant experience including technical leadership in the design and assessment of coastal protection and maritime infrastructure.

• Demonstrated expertise in rock revetments seawalls breakwaters and shoreline stabilisation.

• Strong knowledge of coastal processes hydraulic loading structural behaviour and stability assessment.

• Experience applying coastal modelling tools and interpreting results to inform design.

• Proven ability to prepare and review technical deliverables and coordinate multidisciplinary project inputs.

• Experience managing project scope budgets schedules and technical quality.

• Strong communication and client engagement skills with a collaborative approach to mentoring and team development.

Experience in marine asset assessments and construction support along with Chartered Professional Engineer status will be highly regarded.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us 

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times job-sharing and hybrid work options 

• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year  

• Volunteer and representation leave  

• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better 

Ready to push the limits of whats possible 

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know. 

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time