Senior Maritime Engineer - Lead Coastal Projects & Secondments

Haskoning; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Haskoning seeks a Senior Maritime Engineer with a passion for water-based coastal structures and strong client liaison capabilities. You will lead design teams, manage projects and ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery across ports, jetties, seawalls and navigational aids.

Based in Newcastle, you will contribute to technically rigorous design work, mentor junior engineers, and engage with clients while coordinating across disciplines to advance coastal infrastructure in Australia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Significant maritime engineering experience.
• Proficiency with SpaceGass, Staad.Pro and Tekla Tedds.
• Experience with defence projects and overseas secondments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept and detailed designs for ports, wharves, jetties and related coastal works.
• Prepare design calculations and review peers’ work.
• Produce Basis of Design, reports and feasibility studies.
• Deliver designs across steel, concrete, timber, and aluminium structures.
• Conduct site visits and condition inspections.
• Plan resources and schedule to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters.
• Support business development with client engagements and capability statements.
• Review outputs and manage multiple projects within budget.
• Assist with invoicing and time sheets.

Skills

Maritime structures

Project leadership

Communication

Technical design

Travel willingness

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering Degree

Tools

SpaceGass

Staad.Pro

Tekla Tedds

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 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 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.
• 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
• Strong focus on learning and development
• Participation in annual profit share scheme
• Opportunity for overseas secondments and work placements
• Active social club and community events participation