Coastal Engineer

Sweco; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 8,762,964 - 13,144,446; Full time

Job summary

Sweco Denmark is seeking an experienced Coastal Engineer to join our growing team and work on coastal, offshore and flood protection projects. You will perform coastal design, hydrodynamic analyses, project planning, and technical documentation.

The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams on both local and international projects, developing and improving calculation tools, and delivering high-quality studies and reports.

Qualifications

• 3–5 bullet points: Proficient in Excel and Word; strong Python programming; excellent English written and verbal communication; experience preparing technical reports and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrodynamic calculations and coastal engineering design.
• Conduct MetOcean studies and coastal assessments.
• Prepare technical documentation and design reports.
• Support project planning, execution, and quality assurance activities.
• Develop and improve calculation and planning tools within the department.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on local and international projects.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Python

English communication

Technical reporting

Tools

MIKE 21

Telemac

Delft3D

HEC-RAS

AutoCAD

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Coastal Engineer to join our growing team in Denmark. You will work on a variety of coastal, offshore, and flood protection projects, supporting clients from both the public and private sectors. The role involves coastal design, hydrodynamic analysis, project planning, and technical documentation.

Experience Required

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Coastal and/or Offshore Engineering.
• Strong understanding of coastal protection and hydrodynamic processes.
• Experience delivering technical studies, calculations, and design reports.

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience preparing technical reports and project documentation.

Preferred Technical Skills

• MIKE 21, Telemac, Delft3D, or similar hydrodynamic modelling software.
• HEC-RAS or similar rainfall-runoff modelling software.
• Autodesk AutoCAD.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hydrodynamic calculations and coastal engineering design.
• Conduct MetOcean studies and coastal assessments.
• Prepare technical documentation and design reports.
• Support project planning, execution, and quality assurance activities.
• Develop and improve calculation and planning tools within the department.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on local and international projects.

Project Types

• Coastal and flood protection projects.
• Breakwaters and groynes.
• Dredging and sediment management.
• Ports and marinas.
• Beach nourishment and nature-based coastal solutions.
• Sea cables and offshore wind infrastructure.
• Flood modelling and protection systems.
• Scour protection and offshore structures.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Numerical modelling of waves, hydrodynamics, and sediment transport.
• Flood simulations and sediment spill modelling.
• Offshore wind and due diligence studies.
• Sea ice assessments.
• Design of seawalls, sluices, and pumping systems.

Why Join Us?

• Work on complex and high-profile coastal engineering projects.
• Collaborate with highly experienced specialists and industry experts.
• Exposure to projects across the Nordic region and internationally.
• Strong focus on professional development and career growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative and sustainable coastal solutions.