Principal Maritime Structural Engineer

Overview

As a Marine Structural Engineer, you will support the planning, analysis, design and delivery of marine and port infrastructure. You will work with coastal, geotechnical, civil and environmental experts across feasibility, concept, detailed design, construction support, and asset management. You’ll assess vessels, loads and environmental effects while developing designs and documentation that meet quality and safety standards. This role offers cross‑functional collaboration and opportunities to grow the marine portfolio in Western Australia.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options
• Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays
• Competitive compensation and global well-being program
• Hybrid/remote work options

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for wharves, jetties, berthing, mooring structures, dolphins, fender systems, marine retaining walls, and offshore infrastructure
• Assess berthing/mooring loads, wave/environmental loading, seismic effects, fatigue and durability
• Develop concept to detailed designs with calculations, reports, specifications, and construction documentation
• Conduct marine asset inspections and condition assessments to guide rehabilitation and lifecycle planning
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet quality, safety, budget and schedule targets
• Provide construction and commissioning support, review contractor submissions and temporary works designs
• Support client relationships and contribute to proposals and growth of the marine portfolio in Western Australia

Key requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in structural analysis and design of marine, port or waterfront infrastructure
• Understanding of marine loading conditions, structural behaviour and durability in marine environments
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation
• Familiarity with relevant engineering standards and structural analysis software
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Practical problem-solving approach and commitment to safe, high-quality outcomes
• Experience in marine asset inspections, condition assessments, rehabilitation design or construction support (highly regarded)

• Strong communication
• Team collaboration
• Practical problem solving
• Structural analysis software
• Engineering calculations
• Technical reporting

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