Principal Engineer - Maritime

Rendel Ingerop Pty Ltd; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit share scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer in Perth to lead and manage complex maritime projects. This role demands strong leadership in engineering solutions, structural design expertise, and project management capability. Candidates should be degree qualified in Civil Engineering, with substantial maritime experience and knowledge of industry standards. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovative project outcomes and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Civil Engineer, Chartered with Engineers Australia.
• Substantial experience in Maritime Engineering on large projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural design processes and maritime works.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects in Australia and internationally.
• Deliver and report engineering solutions across structural types.
• Coordinate design and liaise with internal and external professionals.

Skills

Civil Engineering qualification

Project management experience

Knowledge of Australian Standards

Structural design expertise

Maritime engineering experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Midas

SPACE GASS

Wallap

Plaxis

Job description

Principal Engineer – Perth | Global Projects, Real Impact

Are you ready to work on some of the world’s most exciting engineering projects?

Rendel Ingérop Pty, a subsidiary of Rendel Ltd and part of the Ingérop Group, is a multidisciplinary design and engineering consultancy. Rendel is headquartered in the UK, with our Australia team based in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Rendel’s origins date back to 1838 and our projects in Australia date back to 1952. Today, we are proud to provide client‑focused engineering and technical solutions on major engineering construction projects worldwide in the infrastructure, energy and industry sectors. Our experience includes bridges, tunnels, ground engineering, highways, ports, industry, energy and rail.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer to join our expanding Maritime team in Perth, working alongside colleagues from our subsidiary Aspec Engineering. Our Maritime Team specialises in conquering the challenges of the uncompromising maritime world, from dredging and coastal defences to bulk export terminals, subsea structures, and renewable energy projects. Our diverse expertise encompasses the entire spectrum of maritime infrastructure, ensuring efficient operations and sustainable solutions. If you’re ready to make waves in a dynamic and rewarding environment, join our maritime team, where innovation and tradition converge to shape the future of maritime engineering.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, project manage and undertake assignments in Australia and internationally
• Deliver engineering solutions and report results, and undertake structural design and analysis using across a broad range of structural types and using various international standards
• Coordinate design as part of an internal team and liaise with external associated professionals and our clients
• Carry out peer reviews, to ensure consistency and excellence in delivery of our technical work product
• Act as a line manager with involvement in resourcing, recruitment, training and mentoring and coaching
• Assist and support the development and maintenance of a high level of technical capability to deliver services
• Monitor staff time and budgets against assignment programme and agree appropriate actions where necessary
• Assist in the management of the design process that may include other related design disciplines
• Assist in the planning and organisation of resources, to maximise fee income and resource utilisation
• Adopt procedures for standardisation of work products and deliverables, and peer review to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery of the Company’s technical work product
• Implement and adhere to Company procedures in the management, delivery and administration of Services
• Assist in developing business opportunities, securing business and developing client relationships

What We’re Looking For

• A degree qualified Civil Engineer, Chartered with Engineers Australia
• Substantial experience within the Maritime Engineering field, working on large and technically complex projects
• Experience managing maritime projects for clients
• Strong working knowledge of structural processes and design, with particular emphasis on data interpretation, design and analysis, construction and advanced numerical modelling
• Working knowledge of structural processes and design with a particular emphasis on civil maritime works including quay walls, piling, dredging, berthing and mooring analysis and jacket design
• Extensive knowledge of Australian Standards, Eurocodes, BS 6349, PIANC and other national and international industry standards, contracts, methodologies, procedures and best practice relating to maritime engineering.
• Experience of computer analysis of structures and design of structural elements in common materials i.e. steel, concrete and composite.
• Experience in detailed design of onshore and offshore structures with various construction methods
• Substantial project management experience, ensuring efficient planning, execution and successful project delivery
• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis/finite element software such as Midas, SPACE GASS or similar finite element/structural analysis software; Wallap, Plaxis or similar quay wall analysis software
• Excellent Microsoft Office abilities (particularly Excel)

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive salary and benefits, including profit share scheme, discretionary bonus scheme and employee assistance programme
• Work with a diverse, friendly and resourceful team on interesting and challenging projects
• Continuing professional development – we strive to offer opportunities for training and growth, which is at the heart of our culture
• An environment where the support and care for the wellbeing of our people is important to everyone

Want to know more? Head over to our website for all the details: https://www.rendel-ltd.com/careers

At Rendel, we’re proud of our heritage, excited about the future, and committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

🎯 Ready to take your next step and make a global impact?

Apply now and let’s build something remarkable together.