Senior Engineer, Ports, Marine & Coastal

Senior / Engineer, Ports, Marine & Coastal At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future. What you’ll do As a Senior / Engineer in our Ports, Marine & Coastal team based in Perth, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind. The position may be offered at Senior Engineer or Engineer level, depending on your experience, technical capability, leadership responsibilities and project delivery track record. Contribute to the delivery of ports, harbours, jetties, wharves, marine terminals and coastal infrastructure projects, undertaking design, analysis and technical problem solving. Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver technical work packages, supporting project planning, interfaces and delivery requirements. Develop and review technical analyses, calculations, models, drawings, specifications and reports, ensuring compliance with project requirements, relevant standards and Aurecon's quality expectations. Support the resolution of technical and delivery challenges by considering safety, constructability, operability, cost, programme, quality and risk to achieve practical outcomes. Assist with project delivery activities including scope, schedule, resourcing, risk management and client communication, while contributing to proposals and business development opportunities. Support and mentor junior team members, contribute to investigations and construction-phase services, and apply digital engineering tools to enhance project outcomes and team capability. What you’ll bring Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance are mandatory. A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, with relevant structural, geotechnical, coastal, maritime or port expertise; postgraduate qualifications and Chartered status, or progress towards Chartered status, are highly regarded. Typically 4-10+ years of relevant experience in ports, marine and coastal infrastructure, with appointment at Engineer or Senior Engineer level depending on experience, technical capability and project delivery experience. Experience contributing to the delivery of port and maritime projects, with exposure to areas such as marine structures, jetties and wharves, berthing and mooring, terminals, coastal infrastructure, dredging, reclamation, condition assessment or remediation. An understanding of project delivery principles, including scope, schedules, budgets, risk and change management, with the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical outputs and collaborate with project teams, with experience using relevant engineering and digital tools such as SpaceGass, STAAD.Pro, Optimoor, Rhinoceros 3D, BIM, Navisworks or GIS. How we support your growth We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact. Who we are We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way. Ready for your next adventure? If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [email protected]. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.