Senior/Principal Maritime Engineer

Job no: 492527
Work type: Full Time (continuing)

• Develop a career path as a technical specialist
• Enter the management stream and work in a regional, commercial or corporate role
• Undertake a project role in project management, client liaison or design.

 About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and we have won numerous industry awards for technical excellence, including the 2011 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence, where SMEC won a record of four gold awards in four diverse project categories.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of 75 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services.

The role

We are currently seeking a talented Senior/Principal Engineer to become a valued member of the SMEC's multidisciplinary team in achieving high quality outcomes for our valued clients.

This is a senior role and will involve assisting in the development and management of SMEC's business in Australia with the primary focus on project and resource management, project delivery and supervision of other engineers and drafters.

You will:

• Assist the Ports and Structures Manager in the prompt delivery of maritime / structural designs;
• Assist the Ports and Structures Manager in the development of strategies to enhance the success rate for winning projects;
• Undertake marketing activities to maintain existing, and develop new, client relationships.
• Take a lead in developing innovative solutions to maritime / structural problems
• Carry out designs, including proof checking, in accordance with the relevant standards and guidelines.

Suitable applicants will hold:

• 10+ years of practical experience in port planning / structural design engineering to meet TOR
• Appropriate Civil Engineering degree / higher degree from accredited university
• Chartered Professional Engineer or equivalent (essential) Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (desirable);

How to apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact [name] + [details].

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.