Senior Coastal Engineer / Breakwater specialist

Assystem; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in Chennai is looking for a Senior Coastal Engineer to lead complex coastal and marine projects. This role involves technical leadership and client engagement, focusing on sustainable and cost-effective solutions to challenges like erosion and flooding. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil or Coastal Engineering, along with 8-15+ years of experience in relevant projects and strong knowledge of coastal processes. Benefits include an inclusive environment fostering diversity and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8-15+ years of experience in design of coastal or marine engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of coastal processes and coastal structures.
• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure or climate resilience projects.
• Proficiency with coastal modeling tools.
• Experience managing large infrastructure or climate resilience projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and analysis of coastal protection projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams and budgets.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee site investigations, field data collection, and metocean data interpretation.
• Mentor junior engineers and review calculations.

Skills

Coastal processes

Wave theory

Sediment transport

Coastal modeling tools

Leadership skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MIKE

Delft3D

SWAN

Job description

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. The company first came to India by acquiring Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021 and L&TIEL in 2024. It combines globally recognized expertise in complex project management with deep‑rooted local experience across a full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a community of 1,500+ multidisciplinary engineering experts in 8 offices in India. The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low‑carbon energy.

Senior Coastal Engineer / Breakwater Designer – Job Description

A Senior Coastal Engineer leads the planning, design, and delivery of complex coastal and marine infrastructure projects. This role combines advanced technical expertise in coastal processes with project leadership, client engagement, and mentorship responsibilities. The Senior Coastal Engineer ensures sustainable, resilient, and cost‑effective solutions to coastal challenges such as erosion, flooding, sea‑level rise, and storm impacts.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership
  • Lead the design and analysis of coastal protection and marine projects (e.g., seawalls, breakwaters, revetments, shore protection works, beaches, groynes, intake‑outfall projects).
  • Conduct hydrodynamic and sediment transport modeling using industry software (MIKE, Delft3D, SWAN).
  • Perform coastal risk assessments, flood modeling, and climate change adaptation studies.
  • Supervise and assist in physical model studies and modify designs based on model results.
  • Prepare design documents, drawings, GFC drawings, BOQ, specifications, etc.
  • Oversee site investigations, field data collection, and interpretation of metocean data.
  • Ensure designs comply with local, national, and international standards and guidelines.
• Project Management
  • Manage multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate with structural, geotechnical, environmental, and marine specialists.
  • Develop scopes of work, project budgets, and schedules.
  • Monitor project progress, quality, and financial performance.
  • Prepare technical reports, proposals, and tender documentation.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as the primary technical contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
  • Present technical findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and client relationship management.
• Mentorship & Team Development
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and graduates.
  • Review and approve design calculations, reports, and drawings.
  • Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or related field.
• 8–15+ years of experience in design of coastal or marine engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of coastal processes, wave theory, sediment transport, and coastal structures.
• Proficiency in coastal modeling tools and software.
• Experience managing large‑scale infrastructure or climate resilience projects.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Experience with climate adaptation and resilience planning frameworks.
• Familiarity with environmental impact assessments (EIA) and permitting processes.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• 10+ years of experience in Coastal Engineering & Breakwater engineering jobs.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.