Coastal Engineer - (Ports & Logistics)

Ausenco; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Work-life balance with hybrid model

Holistic wellness support

Job summary

Ausenco in Burnaby is seeking an experienced engineer focused on coastal studies to lead critical projects. The ideal candidate has 3 to 10 years of relevant experience and a degree in civil engineering. Responsibilities include conducting coastal analyses and designing facilities ensuring environmental compliance.

We foster a culture of growth with career advancement, a hybrid work model, and a focus on wellness. We encourage diversity and aim to set new standards in sustainability. A competitive salary range of $90,000 - $150,000 annually is provided.

Qualifications

• 3 to 10 years of experience in engineering or related fields.
• Eligible for Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration.
• Strong foundation in computer science.

Responsibilities

• Carry out coastal studies related to waves and wave loading.
• Perform numerical simulations and process development.
• Design coastal facilities and understand environmental loads.

Skills

Experience in engineering, hydraulics, hydrodynamics

Effective communication skills

Proactive and organized

Experience with Python's data stack

Numerical modeling experience

Education

Degree in civil engineering

Postgraduate studies in coastal engineering

Tools

Delft3D

Job description

Ausenco is a fast‑growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value‑add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

About the Role

• Carry out coastal studies related to assess waves and wave loading, currents, hydrodynamics, morphodynamics, vessel motions, and their relation to the project.
• Perform numerical simulations and develop / maintain tools for their processing.
• Help maintain and expand Ausenco’s coastal engineering toolkit in a collaborative way.
• Design of coastal structure facilities and structures, from concept to detailed design, including understanding of environmental loads and layout of port facilities.
• Help grow the business and the coastal services of Ausenco, especially digital ones.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary project team to support the coastal engineering designs and studies according to project timeframes and budget.

About You

• 3 to 10 years of experience in engineering, hydraulics, hydrodynamics, port and coastal structures, or related fields with a coastal focus.
• Eligible for Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration.
• Degree in civil engineering with a diploma in hydraulics or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate studies in coastal engineering (preferred).
• Strong foundation in computer science. Experience in using Python’s data stack would be an asset.
• Experience in coastal engineering topics, and with numerical modeling of physical processes using tools such as Delft3D.
• Experience designing coastal facilities and structures, including risk assessment, failure probability, and construction feasibility.
• Effective written and verbal communication, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Organized, proactive, and eager to learn from senior engineers.
• Interest in developing long‑term expertise in coastal and marine engineering.
• Additional languages (French, Spanish, or Portuguese) are also an asset.

We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Why Ausenco?

• Career advancement – Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• Work–life balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Salary range

$90,000 - $150,000 annually

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Join us and work a better way.