Principal Coastal Engineer

Description

We’re seeking a Principal Coastal Engineer to join our team. In this role you’ll be responsible for the review of key projects being delivered, development of concept designs in conjunction with the team as required and contributing to targeting and securing new work within our Ports & Maritime portfolio.

As Principal Engineer, you’ll also provide significant guidance, leadership, menorship and coaching of other team members.

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group

• 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
• 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.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance