Senior Marine / Coastal Engineer

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AECOM Middle East is currently seeking to recruit a Senior Marine/Coastal Engineer with significant marine/coastal engineering design consultancy experience to join our team in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform specific and moderate portions of broader assignments under the guidance of an experienced engineer.
• Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Work on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Propose solutions to new problems encountered by modifying standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in results.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers.
• Perform tasks independently to complete primary design elements for engineering works.
• Assist with project delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Liaise with clients and collaborate closely with other engineering and modeling specialists.
• Ensure adherence to quality control procedures, maintaining AECOM’s excellent reputation.
• Support business development activities.
• Participate in bidding, proposal preparation, and cost estimation.
• Support with project management and client relationship management.

 

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in coastal and marine engineering within a consultancy environment. Experience in the Middle East is an advantage.
• Proven expertise in the design of coastal and marine structures, including: breakwaters, revetments, groynes, artificial beaches, quay walls, sheet pile walls, jetties, reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, etc.
• Experience in coastal modeling, including: MetOcean, wave transformation, wave penetration, hydrodynamic modeling, sediment transport, flushing, etc.
• Proficiency in project management and client relationship management.
• Ability to prepare reports, drawings, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and specifications.
• Experience with relevant software, such as: MIKE 21, Swan, Delft 3D, SBEACH, GEO5, WALLAP, STAAD Pro, Tekla / SAP.
• Familiarity with key standards and guidelines, including: The Rock Manual, British Standards, and Eurocodes for the design of coastal and marine structures.
• Familiarity with construction supervision is an advantage.
• High-quality reporting skills and proficiency in English (both written and verbal).

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Coastal and Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
• Chartership and/or a PhD are considered a plus.
• Experience in the planning and design of coastal and marine structures.
• Experience in port and harbor planning and design

 

 

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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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