Senior Coastal Engineer

Requisition ID: 97857 

Job Category: Infrastructure 

Location: Perth, Western Australia, 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! We are looking to building on our success in the realm of coastal engineering and are seeking a highly motivated Senior Coastal Engineer to join the Ports and Terminals team in our Perth or Brisbane office. Our coastal pipeline currently has a diverse mix of coastal structure design, metocean design conditions and inputs for ports projects, dredging, adaptation planning and coastal management support. We are looking for a coastal enthusiast to help us deliver and expand on our current and upcoming opportunities.

As the successful candidate, you will be passionate about coastal processes and engineering, an exceptional communicator, and a collaborative thinker who approaches challenges with creativity and innovation. Driven and achievement‑oriented, you take pride in creating positive change through your work. You will hold relevant qualifications, ideally a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science and demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing professional development in coastal engineering and science. With a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the planning and design of coastal infrastructure, you bring proven project management capability, excellent communication skills, experience leading project teams and managing resources, and a genuine passion for delivering impactful coastal projects.

Desirable attributes:
Chartered professional status, a Master’s in Ports and/or Coastal Engineering, and experience in dredging, coastal adaptation planning and design, or on‑site coastal construction are highly regarded. A track record in delivering complex coastal projects, along with business development, networking skills, and further team leadership experience, will be considered advantageous.

Why Hatch? 

At Hatch you will have the opportunity to work with a strong global team of renowned experts, and champion great initiatives for reputable, well-known clients. You will belong to a company that fosters career growth, encourages continuous improvement and is pioneering in nature. Our Coastal Engineers are an integrated part of our Ports and Terminals team, and work closely with civil and geotechnical engineers, giving the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects across the globe which includes large-scale port developments.

You will have opportunities to:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to complete project deliverables for clients 
• Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals and experts
• Work in a flexible framework and environment
• Attend networking events, opportunities and activities
• Travel to and work in other locations.  

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.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.