Principal Coastal Engineer - Ports & Maritime
Smec
SMEC provides engineering, management, and development services across various sectors globally.
Lead design and delivery of coastal projects, mentor team, and drive business development.
13 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
6,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Construction services
Design
Technical Services
Infrastructure
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Water
Energy
Roads and Highways
Rail and Metro
Aviation
Hydropower
Renewable Energy
Role
Description
business development
leadership
collaboration
quality management
technical advice
design analysis
- Making significant contributions to the commercial success of projects and the team and contributing to successful business development.
- 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;
Requirements
cpeng
rpeq
engineering degree
15+ years
coastal design
project management
- CPEng, RPEQ
- Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering) or Equivalent;
- An understanding of the business/ organisation/ marketing context of business solutions;
- 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;
- Member of Engineers Australia;
- Demonstrating high level project management skills while accomplishing project deliverables to the required standard and in a timely manner;
- High level consulting and client management skills;
- Skills in managing competing priorities and working under pressure;
- Ability to interpret and communicate information of a complex nature;
- Business planning, budgeting and commercial acumen;
- Familiarity with relevant Australian Standards and specifications;
- Proven project management skills (achieving prescribed budget, timeframe and client requirements);
- 15+ years’ relevant professional experience in the design, delivery and project management of Coastal Projects with a focus on seawall, breakwater design and revetments.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1978
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1978, marking the beginning of its global engineering services.
Over 40 Countries
Countries operated in
SMEC operates in over 40 countries, delivering local insights with international capabilities.
- SMEC's expertise spans across multiple sectors, delivering high-quality solutions for infrastructure, transportation, energy, and more.
- The company has a strong focus on innovative project delivery, with a diverse portfolio ranging from large-scale infrastructure projects to urban development.
- Notable projects include major transport networks, renewable energy facilities, and sustainable urban developments.
- The company is known for its commitment to excellence in technical expertise, sustainable practices, and delivering results that drive progress in both developed and emerging markets.
Culture + Values
- Driven by purpose, guided by values.
- People: We value our global and diverse talent by creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where our people can thrive.
- Purpose: We are driven by purpose and a commitment to sustainability, transforming the human experience and uplifting lives.
- Integrity: We act responsibly and conduct our business and ourselves with the highest ethical standards, accountability and transparency.
- Partnership: We build trusted and enduring relationships with clients, colleagues and partners to achieve shared success.
- Professionalism: We act in the best interest of our clients and the communities in which we work, delivering innovative solutions to the highest of standards.
Environment + Sustainability
- Embedding sustainability from earliest planning stages to strengthen outcomes for clients, communities and the planet.
- Aligned with UN SDGs and Surbana Jurong Sustainability Charter; mission is 'to catalyse the transition to a regenerative future.'
- Focus areas include climate action & ecological resilience, health & clean water, community equity, education & partnerships, circular economy, and future‑proofed infrastructure.
- Specialist capabilities: net zero strategies and pathways including science‑based targets (SBTs), energy & carbon modelling, lifecycle assessment, circular economy strategies.
- Office‑level programs in energy efficiency, water usage and waste management to improve green‑office operations globally.
- Project examples: Logan Enhancement Project integrated fauna underpasses and land bridges; M1 Upgrade used concrete fracturing and recycled green steel to cut emissions.
- Net‑zero target via Science‑Based Targets but no specific year publicly stated.
Inclusion & Diversity
Employer of Choice
Gender Equality Recognition
Recognized by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for achieving gender equality.
Great Place to Work
Workplace Accreditation
Accredited as a Great Place to Work by an external review body in Bangladesh.
- Create a flexible, diverse and inclusive work environment enabling people to reach full potential and be proud to work at SMEC.
- Culture where people, clients and communities feel trusted, safe, confident, valued and understood.
- Continual evaluation to provide safe, flexible, inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Flexible working environment tailored to employee needs.
- Commitment to equality in access to rewards, resources and opportunities on merit.
- Zero‑tolerance to harassment and discrimination.
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