Senior Maritime Engineer

Haskoning Australia Pty Ltd; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskoning Australia Pty Ltd in North Sydney seeks a Senior Maritime Engineer passionate about water-based structures and coastal environments. You will lead project design teams, manage timelines and budgets, and collaborate with clients to deliver impactful marine infrastructure.

Required: Civil or Structural Engineering degree, extensive maritime project experience, Chartered with Engineers Australia and RPEQ status, and proficiency in SpaceGass, Staad.Pro, Tekla Tedds.

Qualifications

• Civil or Structural Engineering Degree.
• Extensive maritime engineering experience.
• Chartered with Engineers Australia.
• Chartered status with RPEQ.
• Proficiency in SpaceGass, Staad.Pro and Tekla Tedds.
• Australia project experience.
• Defence project experience.
• PIANC membership.

Responsibilities

• Undertake concept and detailed designs for ports, harbours, wharves and seawalls.
• Lead and mentor design teams and supervise junior engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and design calculations.
• Conduct site visits and condition inspections; travel as required.
• Ensure projects meet timelines and budgets; manage multiple projects.
• Assist business development with client engagement and capability statements.

Skills

Maritime engineering

Project leadership

Team management

Client liaison

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering Degree

Chartered with Engineers Australia

Chartered with RPEQ

Tools

SpaceGass

Staad.Pro

Tekla Tedds

Job description

Haskoning Australia Pty Ltd - North Sydney NSW

Haskoning Australia specialises in delivering customised 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 specialise 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 worlds.

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 Senior Maritime Engineer who is passionate about water-based structures, fostering local stakeholder relationships to enhance coastal environments.

As a Senior Maritime Engineer you will specialise in project management and technical design, leading and overseeing 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 Senior Maritime Engineer, your tasks will be as follows (but not limited to):

Undertake concept designs and detailed designs of projects such as ports, terminals 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.

Supervise and mentor less experienced engineers and other professionals (drafters) in technical works as well as assist in professional development activities.

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.

Review engineering outputs, both internal and external as required.

Conduct site visits and condition inspections with travel as necessary.

This role offers an opportunity to lead 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 structures

Experience in leading and managing projects and design teams

Able to consistently deliver high-quality, accurate and timely work

Client liaison, management and development

Achievement of financial and project delivery targets

Direct and advise on technical matters, teach and mentor junior team members

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing, hosting/facilitating meetings and workshops

Excellent organisational and self-management skills

Personable, confident, team player, independent thinker

Contribute to the growth of the business by identifying opportunities

Manage interfaces (both internal and external)

Provide construction assistance, including inspection of works and responding to RFIs

Able and willing to travel locally, interstate and overseas as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Civil or Structural Engineering Degree

Significant number of years’ experience in Maritime Engineering

Proficient in structural engineering software such as SpaceGass, Staad.Pro, Tekla Tedds

Experience with writing proposals, planning and delivering multiple small to medium sized projects

Chartered with Engineers Australia

Work experience on Defence projects

Chartered status with RPEQ

Industry participation through PIANC and Engineers Australia

Majority of project experience in Australia