Maritime Engineer

Haskoning; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskoning in North Sydney Council is seeking a Maritime Engineer to work on water-based structures and enhance coastal environments. You will manage projects, undertake technical designs, and foster local stakeholder relationships, impacting maritime engineering positively.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, strong communication skills, and experience in delivering engineering projects. This role offers the chance to work on significant projects, contributing to innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in maritime engineering or related structures.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work consistently.
• Experience in writing proposals and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake design of port and harbour works and waterfront developments.
• Manage engineering designs of various project types.
• Contribute to business development and marketing materials.

Skills

Effective technical and practical engineering skills in maritime or related structures

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organisational and self-management skills

Team player and independent thinker

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Degree Specialisation in Maritime Structural Engineering

Tools

SpaceGass

Staad.Pro

TeklaTedds

Job description

Haskoning Australia specialises in delivering customized engineering and scientific solutions to clients spanning Australia, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia. We excel in the maritime, river, estuarine, and coastal sectors, offering consultancy services and civil and structural design expertise across various industries.

For 140 years, we've been driving inclusive, sustainable development alongside our clients, leveraging our expertise to make a positive impact. Our team is committed to shaping a better future and leaving a lasting legacy. As a networked organization, we connect the world's top talent to tackle global challenges. Together, we strive for financial health by applying collective intelligence in collaboration with clients and partners.

We are commercially astute engineers, project managers, and consultants who specialize in designing smart cities, airports, ports, and more. We innovate industries, co-create clean energy and fresh water using smart data, and accelerate the convergence of digital and physical world

s.Partnering closely with clients, we harness data and algorithms to turn insights into actionable foresights. We drive digital transformation and support our clients in achieving their business ambitions swiftly and effectively.

Ultimately, we aim to enhance society together.

What will you do

We're seeking a Maritime Engineer who is passionate about water-based structures, fostering local stakeholder relationships to enhance coastal environments. As a Maritime Engineer you will specialise in project management and technical design, contributing to engineering assignments and ensuring projects meet timelines and budgets. In collaboration with colleagues, you will be open to sharing insights, be an innovative problem-solver, and your experience will be integral to the role.

Key Responsibilities

As a Maritime Engineer, your tasks will be as follows (but not limited to):

• Undertake concept designs and detailed designs of projects such as port and harbour works, quay walls, wharves, jetties, dolphins, piles, sheet pile and other retaining or other seawalls, waterfront development, boat harbours, navaids and the like.
• Production of design calculations, checking and reviewing other engineer’s work, (both inside and outside the firm) as required.
• Prepare technical documents such as Basis of Design, design reports, technical notes and feasibility studies.
• Manage and deliver engineering designs of the above project types in normal building media including steel, concrete, timber, aluminium and the like.
• Carrying out structural inspections and preparation of reports.
• Prepare work execution plans around undertaking such projects to plan the appropriate level of resources and scheduling to complete the works in the required time frame.
• Manage and deliver multiple small to medium projects following Company systems to meet project requirements, on time and within budget.
• Undertaking all office and Company procedures necessary for the company to properly conduct its business (completing time sheets, leave applications, job records, invoicing).
• Contribute to business development by engaging with clients, preparing capability statements, and marketing materials.

This role offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects while contributing to the growth and innovation within our team and industry.

What you bring

• Effective technical and practical engineering skills in maritime or related structures
• Able to consistently deliver high-quality, accurate and timely work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing
• Excellent organisational and self-managementskills
• Personable, confident, team player, independent thinker
• Contribute to the growth of the business by identifying opportunities
• Able and willing to travel locally, interstate and overseas as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential: Civil or Structural Engineering
• Degree Specialisation in Maritime Structural Engineering is ideal or related structural space
• Proficient in structural engineering software such as SpaceGass, Staad.Pro, TeklaTedds
• Experience with writing proposals, planning and delivering multiple small to medium sized projects
• Chartered with Engineers Australia (or working towards)
• Desirable: Industry participation through PIANC and Engineers Australia
• Majority of project experience in Australia