Marine Design Engineer Full Time

Marine Design Engineer Jobs in Dubai, UAE

Job Description

• Performs specific and limited portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
• Gathers and correlates basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
• Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
• Proposes approach to solve new problems encountered.
• Identifies discrepancies in results.
• Provides guidance to entry level engineers.
• Performs work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule with moderate supervision.
• Skills – Develop and retain a high level of technical skill.
• Particular skills to include:
• 3 to 10+ years’ experience in coastal or marine engineering;
• Understanding of planning and design of marine structures such as breakwaters, revetments, marinas, scour protection systems, block work quaywalls, sheet pile, diaphragm walls, jetties.
• Understanding of the planning and design of artificial islands, beaches, marinas, harbours and water front development.
• Understanding of coastal modelling including hydrodynamic, waves and sediment transport modelling including knowledge of DHI Mike Zero and Delft modelling suites, Staad Pro, Plaxs, Geo5, Slope-W.
• Availability to travel within the Middle East;
• Availability to do occasional site supervision trips in UAE and Middle East
• Experience in project management, proposal preparation and business development;
• Desirable skills
• Experience in port planning and design of port structures; and
• Experience in geotechnical and foundation design of coastal and marine structures.
• Duties
• Project Delivery – Perform project management and “hands on” technical work to support the delivery of projects. Coordinate and supervise the work created by the marine team. Coordinate with other engineering disciplines through liaison with other professionals. Monitor the work of staff allocated to specific projects to ensure that technical competence and performance meets the requirements of allocated projects. Ensure that all projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Clients – support the established client base in the Middle East market. Maintain harmonious client relationships as the project and local market level.
• Continuous Improvement – A commitment to continual professional development. A commitment to continual learning on relevant technological business and human relationship matters.
• Business Growth – Assist the Ports & Marine and Geotechnical Group Leader to deliver the growth, diversification and stability targets set out in the regional strategic plan.

Qualifications

Master or PhD in Civil, Marine, Marine structures, Coastal, Oceanography or related field

Additional Information

With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! 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.