Principal Coastal Engineer - Maritime

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AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey. 

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Bring your coastal expertise to complex maritime projects.

We are seeking a Principal Coastal Engineer to lead the design and assessment of coastal protection and maritime infrastructure, including rock revetments, seawalls, breakwaters, marine retaining walls and port developments.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical leadership from concept development through to detailed design and construction support. You will combine specialist engineering expertise with project delivery, client engagement and mentoring, helping develop practical solutions for new infrastructure and existing assets.

How you’ll make a difference

• Lead the design and assessment of rock revetments, seawalls, breakwaters, shoreline stabilisation works and port and harbour infrastructure.

• Undertake and review coastal and hydraulic analyses, including wave, current and sediment transport assessments.

• Provide technical oversight of structural design and stability assessments for coastal protection structures and maritime infrastructure.

• Guide coastal modelling studies using industry standard software and translate findings into engineering recommendations.

• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design documentation.

• Lead condition assessments and inspections, recommending rehabilitation measures and supporting marine asset management.

• Coordinate with clients, contractors, regulators and multidisciplinary teams, managing deliverables to agreed quality, budget and schedule requirements.

• Provide construction support through site inspections, technical reviews and resolution of engineering queries.

• Contribute to proposals, business development and client relationship management, while mentoring engineers and sharing technical knowledge.

The qualities that help you thrive 

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. 

• A degree in Civil, Coastal or Maritime Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Extensive relevant experience, including technical leadership in the design and assessment of coastal protection and maritime infrastructure.

• Demonstrated expertise in rock revetments, seawalls, breakwaters and shoreline stabilisation.

• Strong knowledge of coastal processes, hydraulic loading, structural behaviour and stability assessment.

• Experience applying coastal modelling tools and interpreting results to inform design.

• Proven ability to prepare and review technical deliverables and coordinate multidisciplinary project inputs.

• Experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules and technical quality.

• Strong communication and client engagement skills, with a collaborative approach to mentoring and team development.

Experience in marine asset assessments and construction support, along with Chartered Professional Engineer status, will be highly regarded.

Why you’ll love working with us 

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, job-sharing and hybrid work options 

• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year  

• Volunteer and representation leave  

• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better 

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. 

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.