Principal Engineer - Ports and Marine

Worley; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Career growth

Competitive pay

Parental leave

EAP

Salary continuance

Wellbeing program

Global network

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the planning, design and delivery of complex maritime infrastructure from our Perth-based Ports & Marine team. You will drive project success with independent thinking and strong technical expertise.

The role requires Chartered status, extensive marine structures experience, and a track record in government/resource/LNG projects, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and manage multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered (CPEng) status or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in marine structures.
• Experience delivering marine infrastructure projects for government, resources, energy and LNG sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in maritime structural design.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary port project design teams.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of marine and port infrastructure projects across feasibility studies, concept development, detailed design and construction support phases.
• Provide technical leadership in the design and assessment of maritime structures including wharves, jetties, berths, quay walls and related port infrastructure.
• Apply marine engineering knowledge to dredging, reclamation, hydrodynamic and coastal modelling, and port planning studies.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary project teams, integrating civil, structural, geotechnical and coastal engineering inputs.
• Manage project delivery, schedules, budgets and quality requirements.
• Develop proposals, fee estimates and work-winning strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for future work.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, promoting technical excellence within the team.

Skills

Maritime engineering

Project leadership

Client management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description - Principal Engineer - Ports and Marine (PER05DA)

Principal Engineer - Ports and Marine - PER05DA

Company : Worley

Primary Location

AUS-WA-Perth

Job

Consultants

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type : Employee

Job Posting

Sep 24, 2026

Unposting Date

Reporting Manager Title : Ports and Marine Lead

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Engineer to join our Perth-based Ports & Marine team. We are seeking a confident, delivery-focused and client-facing individual with strong technical expertise, independent thinking and the capability to drive project success.

About the role

As a Principal Engineer, you will play a leading role in the planning, design and delivery of complex maritime infrastructure projects locally, across Australia and internationally, including the delivery of Technical Advisory services on the Westport infrastructure program.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the delivery of marine and port infrastructure projects across feasibility studies, concept development, detailed design and construction support phases.
• Provide technical leadership in the design and assessment of maritime structures including wharves, jetties, berths, quay walls and associated port infrastructure.
• Apply knowledge of marine engineering related to dredging and reclamation works, hydrodynamic and coastal modelling, coastal engineering, navigation assessments, port planning studies and operational reviews.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary project teams, integrating civil, structural, geotechnical and coastal engineering inputs.
• Manage project delivery, schedules, budgets and quality requirements.
• Develop proposals, fee estimates and work-winning strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for future work.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering technical excellence within the team.

About you

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Engineers Australia Chartered (CPEng) status or equivalent professional recognition.
• Extensive experience working in the marine structures field.
• Experience delivering marine infrastructure projects for government, resources, energy and LNG sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in maritime structural design.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary port project design teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.

Why Worley?

At Worley, you'll work on significant Western Australian and international projects, collaborating with marine, coastal, geotechnical and structural specialists across our global network. You'll have opportunities to grow your career, expand your technical leadership capability and contribute to projects that shape the future of industry and infrastructure.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration and recognition programs.
• Paid parental leave and family-friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Salary continuance insurance.
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits programs.
• The opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading experts across the global Worley network.

About us

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We're bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. Our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and be heard.

Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.