Are you an experienced Coastal Engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable coastal and shoreline solutions? Join our growing Water & Maritime team in Australia and work on challenging projects that help protect and enhance coastlines, waterfronts, ports, and communities across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. As part of a global team of coastal and maritime specialists, you will contribute to innovative engineering solutions that address coastal erosion, flooding, climate resilience, shoreline management, and coastal infrastructure challenges. Working alongside leading experts, you will help clients create resilient and sustainable coastal environments. Together, we enhance society.
As a Senior Coastal Engineer in our Brisbane office, you support the technical design, delivery and inspection of our Coastal work. You will work with other Coastal professionals regionally. As a senior engineer, you will also be expected to lead our junior staff in the preparation of coastal studies and designs.
- You will provide technical project support.
- You will prepare designs for coastal structures including breakwaters, revetments, groynes etc, from initial concepts through to detailed designs.
- You will produce design calculations. Checking and reviewing calculations produced by others.
- You will produce sketch drawings and details for CAD drawings by others. Checking and reviewing of these prior to issue.
• You will prepare design/technical reports • You will prepare Specifications, Bills of Quantities and assistance with contract documents for construction projects.
At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.
We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.
As our new Senior Coastal Engineer, you will become part of our Water & Maritime team in Australia. The team delivers tailored engineering and scientific solutions across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, specializing in maritime, coastal, riverine, and waterfront infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with highly skilled engineers and consultants on projects that support sustainable development and resilient communities.
You are a proactive and collaborative engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and working in multidisciplinary teams. You deliver high-quality work, communicate effectively with colleagues and clients, and are motivated to continue developing your expertise in maritime structural engineering.
- You have 5-10 years’ experience on civil engineering projects, ideally within the Coastal space
- You have a BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) and be either Chartered or working towards chartership
- You have professional experience in planning and design of coastal structures / beach nourishment / scour protection
• You have commercial and technical management project skills, demonstrating commercial awareness • You are familiar with the concepts of numerical and physical modelling
At Haskoning, we believe our employees’ well-being is vital to our collective success. Therefore, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth and personal welfare.
- A strong basis: A competitive pay package with yearly salary evaluations.
- Focus on your well-being: Flexible work options, including hybrid working models and adaptable working hours.
- Growth opportunities: Broad training, mentoring, and development programs, with support towards achieving Chartered status.
- Informal and inclusive culture: An open environment where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and diversity are strongly appreciated.
- Extra benefits: Company laptop and mobile phone, international career paths, and opportunities to deliver meaningful maritime projects regionally.
Then we would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. Please note, you will be required to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to be considered for this role.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here.
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