Principal Marine Structural Engineer

at  Hatch

Requisition ID: 94461
Job Category: Infrastructure
Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!
Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Principal Marine Structural Engineer to join the Ports & Terminals team in our Infrastructure group. New infrastructure and revitalizing assets are a key part of growth for any economy. We work with our clients to imagine and build cities and industrial complexes of the future through a constant commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology.
Our knowledge of infrastructure includes ports and terminals, aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our future? Then the infrastructure group is for you!
Job Description: The successful candidate will be a self-motivated established engineer in the ports, marine, and coastal space with demonstrated hands-on experience in designing a broad range of marine structures and port facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Civil Engineering discipline. Master’s Degree preferred in the fields of ports, marine, and/or coastal engineering
• Minimum of 20 years’ experience in detailed design in port and/or marine structures, including development of load cases, detailed structural analysis, and design according to best practice codes and standards, with specific experience using Australian Standards.
• Proficient in structural analysis software: Space Gass, STAAD.pro, Strand 7 (preferred)
• Registered professional engineer in Australia
• Experience in metocean data acquisition, statistical assessment, numerical wave transformation modeling, and application of these on structural design (preferred)
• Experience in mooring analysis and using software such as Optimoor

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don’t meet every single requirement? You don’t need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you’re interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don’t perfectly align with the skills we’ve listed.
As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a flexible workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request.

• Accurately define client requirements
• Oversee technical teams in the delivery of port and marine studies or design documentation
• Ensure accurate implementation and adherence to specifications of design solutions delivered to clients, including supervision and sign-off of completed work
• Take on applicable project or task leadership roles and be responsible for the on-time, on-budget, and on-specification delivery of services and solutions
• Lead and contribute to proposals and continue to undertake business development.
• Actively mentor and develop graduates in technical fields of port and marine competencies
• Work within virtual teams in other geographies and business units for seamless delivery to clients in any location
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions
• Support business development initiatives
• Collaboratively engage with clients throughout the project lifecycle process
• Engage with maritime technical networks (i.e. PIANC) and be up to date on best practices
• Periodic travel to domestic and international locations might be required for periods of time