Senior Coastal Engineer
On-siteSantiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, ChileOn-sitePart TimeSenior LevelMasters DegreeLarge
Part TimeSenior LevelMasters DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Lead coastal structure design, metocean assessment, and numerical modelling for diverse port and marine infrastructure projects. Manage data acquisition campaigns, perform intricate coastal processes modelling using Delft3D and Mike, and oversee data analysis for planning and design deliverables. Drive technical excellence by leading inter-disciplinary project teams, conducting design reviews, and managing resources for complex coastal developments. Collaborate with civil and geotechnical specialists to shape regional coastal offerings while delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for global clients.
Required Qualifications
- Specialized in the field of coastal processes and engineering
- Passionate about driving technical excellence within Ports and Coastal engineering
- An exceptional communicator
- A collaborative worker who thinks laterally and innovatively to solve problems
- Driven and achievement orientated
- Someone who finds satisfaction in creating positive change
- Relevant qualifications e.g. a master's degree in Coastal Engineering or similar
- A commitment to professional development and remaining up to date with the latest advancements and guidance in coastal engineering and science
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the planning and design of coastal infrastructure
- Professional Registration with the relevant engineering council within your country
- Intricate knowledge of coastal processes modelling (using Delft3D and/or Mike) and oversight of modelling work
- Familiarity with relevant international codes and standards in the marine and coastal environment
- Experience in management of data acquisition campaigns, including hydrographic, metocean, meteorological data sets
- Data analysis and manipulation skills for relevant data sets within the Ports and Coastal field
- Leading coastal design packages within inter-disciplinary project teams
- Business development and networking skills
- Project management capabilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (Spanish and English)
- Willingness to collaborate and work within a team environment
- Project team leadership and resource management skills
- Technical reviews and verification of others' designs
- A passion and drive to make a real difference
- Travel to and work in other locations
Desired Qualifications
- 15+ years preferable
- Physical modelling experience
- Experience in dredging design
- Experience in coastal adaptation planning and design
- Understanding of onsite coastal construction
- Track record in project delivery of complex coastal projects
- Team leadership and resource management experience
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