Coastal Engineer — Marine Infrastructure & Modelling Expert

Mott MacDonald

Dubai

On-site

AED 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Maternity leave policy

Professional membership support

Career development

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is growing its coastal engineering presence across the Middle East—and we’re looking for a passionate Coastal Engineer to join our dynamic land development team. You’ll collaborate with experts across mobility, utilities, sustainability, environment, and waste to deliver transformative coastal and maritime infrastructure projects in the UAE, KSA, and beyond.

This is a unique opportunity to make your mark on high‑profile coastal developments, working on everything from strategic

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in marine, coastal, civil or related engineering.
Relevant experience in coastal and marine engineering.
Experience in coastal or marine projects, preferably in UAE or Middle East.
Experience in numerical modelling and met‑ocean data analysis.

Responsibilities

Support proposal preparation and business development activities as needed.
Assist in preparing technical inputs for tender submissions.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across coastal and marine projects.
Undertake hydrodynamic, wave, sediment transport, and water quality modelling using MIKE21/Delft3D.
Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings and project documentation.
Conduct met‑ocean assessments and analyse wind, wave, tide and water level data.
Apply relevant international standards and best practices.
Support project delivery and client engagement, including travel within the region.