Senior Maritime Engineer

Transport for NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Job summary

Transport for NSW is seeking an experienced maritime and coastal engineer to support planning, design, delivery and asset management across major projects in NSW. You will work with project teams, consultants and regulators to ensure safe, compliant and cost-effective outcomes.

Successful applicants will have civil/structural engineering qualifications, coastal/maritime project delivery experience, and strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Hybrid work options may be available.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil or structural engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven design and delivery experience in coastal/maritime transport projects.
• Knowledge of maritime materials, construction techniques and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist maritime and coastal engineering advice across planning, design, delivery and asset management.
• Review designs for compliance with standards, requirements and safety.
• Coordinate governance, reviews and approvals with authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Maritime Eng

Coastal Eng

Civil Eng

Structural Eng

Stakeholder Mgmt

Project Mgmt

Risk Mgmt

Digital Eng

Education

Civil/Structural Eng Degree

Job description

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You have the opportunity to gain a wealth of expertise and a diverse range of skills, providing insight and knowledge without losing sight of your work-life balance or wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

Provide specialist maritime and coastal engineering expertise across planning, design, delivery and asset management activities. Working closely with project teams, consultants, contractors and government stakeholders, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with technical standards, budget requirements and community expectations.

More specifically you will:

• Provide specialist engineering advice and technical management support across maritime and coastal infrastructure projects.
• Review and assess engineering designs to ensure compliance with Transport standards, customer requirements and operational needs.
• Apply a risk-based approach to engineering decisions, ensuring assets are safe and fit for purpose throughout their lifecycle.
• Coordinate and contribute to technical governance activities, including specifications, design reviews and engineering assurance processes.
• Coordinate technical reviews and support approvals from relevant authorities and stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, consultants and external stakeholders to drive project success.
• Monitor emerging industry trends, innovations and best practices in maritime and coastal engineering and apply these insights to project delivery.
• Support the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions that deliver value for customers and communities.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are an experienced engineering professional with a strong background in maritime, coastal, civil or structural engineering. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing stakeholders and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary environments. You combine sound engineering judgement with strong communication and technical/project management skills to deliver high-quality outcomes.

• Degree-qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering, or able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of coastal and maritime transport and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of maritime and coastal engineering materials, equipment, construction techniques and engineering principles.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant engineering legislation, standards, regulations and codes of practice.
• Ability to analyse complex technical issues, manage risk and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse groups.
• Experience of contributing to project management, procurement and contract management activities.
• Knowledge of digital engineering and sustainable infrastructure practices will be highly regarded.
• Committed to integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement and delivering positive outcomes for customers and communities.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

Flexible work optionsmay be available. Learn more viaFlexible work options and policy

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

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