Principal Coastal Engineer - Maritime

Company Description Come grow with us.

AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey. Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world.

Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways.  Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work
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Job Description 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 you’ll 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 don’t 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…