Principal Maritime Engineer

Overview

Lead structural design for maritime infrastructure projects and manage multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• client liaison
• design calculations
• technical reporting
• project management
• compliance
• structural design

Tasks

We’re seeking a Principal Maritime Structural Engineer to take charge of structural design and engineering services for maritime structures including wharves, jetties, piers, and coastal infrastructure. You’ll work on high-impact projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and provide expert guidance to engineers and designers. -Liaise with clients, authorities, and consultants to ensure project success. -Prepare and verify design calculations using tools like SPACE GASS, Strand7, and OPTIMOOR. -Develop technical reports, specifications, and contract documentation. -Manage small to medium-sized projects or lead engineering teams on large multidisciplinary projects. -Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and company quality systems. -Mentor and supervise junior engineers and designers. -Lead structural design for maritime projects using concrete, steel, timber, and engineered materials. -Contribute to proposals, bids, and business development activities.

Requirements

• strand7
• space gass
• optimoor
• chartered
• 20+ yrs
• bachelor's

What You Bring

Are you a seasoned structural engineer with a passion for maritime infrastructure? This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join one of the most talented and respected engineering teams in Australia. Working within our National Maritime Team you will lead the design and delivery of complex maritime and coastal engineering projects across Australia and beyond. You’re a highly experienced maritime structural engineer who brings deep technical knowledge, leadership capability, and a collaborative mindset. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise makes a real impact. This is a senior leadership role where your technical expertise, project management skills, and strategic thinking will shape the future of maritime engineering in our organisation. -A solid understanding of the maritime engineering industry and its commercial/consulting environments. -Strong capability in structural/maritime analysis software (ideally Strand7, SPACE GASS, OPTIMOOR). -Proven experience managing projects and preparing proposals. -Eligibility for Chartered Professional Membership (IEAust) and RPEQ accreditation (or ability to obtain within a set timeframe). -20+ years of experience in maritime structural engineering, including design and remediation of wharves, jetties, marinas, seawalls, pontoons, and port infrastructure. -A proactive, independent work style with the ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams. -A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly.

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Benefits

BRISBANE - RELOCATION OPPORTUNITY!! -The opportunity to accrue an additional 8 hours of time off every 4 weeks -Life/Health insurance discounts -Salary packaging and Novated leases -End of trip facilities -Growth and promotion opportunities -Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually -Employee Stock Purchase Plans -Personal Career development plans -Paid Professional Membership Fees -Paid parental leave -Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time) -Salary continuance (Income protection)

About Kbr, Inc.

-Designs and builds complex facilities — from LNG plants and refineries to military bases and naval infrastructure. -Operates mission‑critical projects: NASA ISS payload operations, astronaut health research, JWST integration, space‑instrument R&D. -Offers full EPC and life‑cycle services: engineering, procurement, construction, logistics and proprietary tech licensing. -Supports defense and intelligence sectors with systems engineering, base‑operations, C5ISR, cyber, and mission planning. -Has completed landmark acquisitions (BE&K, Wyle, SGT, Centauri, Frazer‑Nash, LinQuest) to expand aerospace, gov‑tech and space capabilities. -Versatile footprint: tackling offshore oil‑&‑gas, chemical processing, sustainable energy and cutting‑edge digital transformation.

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