Graduate Coastal / Dredging Engineer

BMT; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Hybrid work options

Part-time options

Job summary

BMT is a leading global maritime consultancy with a strong presence in Australia. We are seeking a Graduate Dredging and Coastal Engineer in Perth to support a range of dredging, coastal and marine engineering projects under guidance from experienced engineers and project managers.

This role is open to recent or upcoming graduates with an interest in dredging, reclamation, and coastal design, and offers opportunities to work across Australia and abroad in a supportive, flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Coastal, Marine Engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in dredging, coastal engineering, marine infrastructure or environmental management.
• Exposure to coastal/marine environments and processes; sediment transport and coastal dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to dredging and coastal projects to scope, time, cost and quality constraints.
• Prepare dredging feasibility studies, including conceptual designs and costing models.
• Apply standard engineering principles to dredging, coastal and marine projects.
• Work with a cross-discipline team including environmental scientists, GIS and approvals specialists.
• Assist with data analysis and numerical modelling.
• Build a professional network across Australia, UK and Singapore for similar projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Coastal/M Marine Engineering

Tools

GIS

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

Graduate Coastal / Dredging Engineer

Department: Technical Capability

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: AUS - Perth

Reporting To: Hamid Fanai

Description

BMT is a leading global consultancy in design, engineering, science, and risk management in the maritime sector, known for excellence and innovation.

With 1,300+ experts across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, we help clients make informed decisions by delivering practical solutions, with the environment and sustainability at their core. As an employee-owned company, we reinvest profits into technology, strategic growth, and profit sharing, driving a safer, more efficient future.

Our Australian team of 50+ coastal engineers and scientists have a strong reputation of delivering high-quality work in design of coastal infrastructure, boating facilities, dredging and reclamation and port engineering. We also work in coastal modelling, adaptation planning, nature-based coastal protection, dredging design and project delivery, port engineering and offshore wind.

Join our Coastal and Maritime team in Perth as a Graduate Dredging and Coastal Engineer. We are seeking Graduate Engineers to support the delivery of dredging, coastal and marine engineering projects under the guidance of experienced engineers and project managers.

This position is for a dredging and coastal graduate consultant with interest in dredging & reclamation area conceptual designs, dredging production & Costing models for assessing dredging projects, project coordination to deliver dredging projects and coastal engineering.

This position is open to both recent and upcoming graduates.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to a diverse range of Dredging and coastal projects Including delivery of dredging, coastal and marine engineering projects to scope and within time, cost and quality requirements for private and public sector clients.


• Contribute to dredging feasibility studies including dredging and reclamation conceptual designs, dredging and disposal placement methodologies, risk assessment, operability assessment, dredging productions and costings models.


• Apply standard engineering principles, procedures and methodologies to support dredging, coastal and marine engineering projects.


• Be part of a cross-discipline team, working with coastal engineers, environmental scientists, GIS and approvals specialists.


• Assist with data analysis and numerical modelling


• Create a professional network across Australia, UK and Singapore where similar projects are supported

About you

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Marine Engineering or other relevant area of study


• An interest in dredging, coastal engineering, marine infrastructure or environmental management projects


• A basic understanding of coastal and marine environments and processes, including sediment transport, coastal dynamics and marine systems


• Exposure to tools like GIS, CAD, MATLAB, or project management tools


• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills


• Experience working within the engineering/consulting sector including experience with proposals and directly managing customers or external stakeholders


• Unrestricted and permanent work rights in Australia

Why Work with Us?

At BMT, we value flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive.

• Where possible, we offer remote, hybrid, and part-time work options, with offices across Australia. We’re proudly flexified with Flexa!


• Our industry competitive benefits include a competitive salary offering, performance bonuses, and companywide bonuses as part of being an employee benefits trust


• Defence Reserve Leave enabling defence reservist employees to undertake ADF obligations without financial disadvantage.


• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• We invest in learning and development to help you grow.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect.

Our values—Trust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaboration—define who we are and how we work.