Senior Marine Infrastructure Engineer - Ports & Terminals

Moffatt & Nichol; Al Bateen; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffatt & Nichol, a leader in waterfront infrastructure, seeks a Civil Engineer to join the Abu Dhabi office. The candidate will specialise in detailed design of marine infrastructure, with a focus on ports, terminals and waterfront developments, delivering high‑quality engineering solutions for international and domestic clients.

Responsibilities include coordinating with internal disciplines, preparing design packages, supporting cost estimates and mentoring junior engineers, all while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum six years of experience in civil infrastructure design, ideally within a consultancy and marine/port environment.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and drainage design tools.
• Proven ability to manage design deliverables across multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Chartered status or working toward chartership with ICE or equivalent body.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support detailed design of marine onshore infrastructure including access roads, grading plans, stormwater systems and utility networks.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications and technical reports using industry‑standard design software.
• Develop design packages for planning approvals, tender documentation and construction.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines (structural, geotechnical, coastal, electrical) and external consultants to ensure integrated and constructible design solutions.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and provide technical input during design phases.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments including topographic, hydrologic and geotechnical analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards and regulatory frameworks, including port authority and environmental requirements.
• Support QA/QC processes and contribute to internal design reviews.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and design schedules.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical development across the team.

Skills

Civil infrastructure design experience

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status or working toward chartership

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

Navisworks

Revit

BIM 360

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS)

Job description

Moffatt & Nichol, a leader in waterfront infrastructure, seeks a Civil Engineer to join the Abu Dhabi office. The candidate will specialise in detailed design of marine infrastructure, with a focus on ports, terminals and waterfront developments, delivering high‑quality engineering solutions for international and domestic clients.

Responsibilities include coordinating with internal disciplines, preparing design packages, supporting cost estimates and mentoring junior engineers, all while