Senior Coastal Engineer

Requisition ID: 100480 

Job Category: Infrastructure 

Location: Santiago, Santiago Province, Chile 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 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!

 

Our global infrastructure expertise spans ports, rail and transit, aviation, highways and bridges, as well as planning, advisory, tunnels, and water. Building on a strong track record in coastal engineering, we are looking to further grow this capability by welcoming a driven and forward-thinking Senior Coastal Engineer to our Ports and Terminals team, based in Santiago, Chile.

You will join a dynamic and expanding team working across a diverse coastal project portfolio, including coastal structure design, metocean assessment and numerical modelling, port and marine infrastructure inputs, dredging, climate adaptation planning, and coastal management.

We are seeking a passionate coastal specialist who is eager to take ownership, contribute to technically challenging projects, and play a key role in shaping and expanding our coastal offering in the region. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and making a tangible impact on complex coastal environments.

As a successful candidate, you will be: 

• 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 

You bring to the role: 

• 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, with 15+ years preferable
• 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

Other Desirable Attributes:

• 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

Why Hatch?

At Hatch, you’ll collaborate with a high-performing global team of recognized experts, delivering impactful solutions for leading, world-class clients. You’ll be part of an organization that actively invests in your growth, promotes a culture of continuous improvement, and encourages innovative thinking at every level.

Our Coastal Engineers are fully integrated within the Ports and Terminals team, working closely alongside civil and geotechnical specialists in a genuinely multidisciplinary environment. This provides exposure to a wide variety of complex, large-scale projects worldwide, including major port and marine infrastructure developments—offering both technical depth and the opportunity to broaden your experience across disciplines.

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.  

If you are passionate about working in a global, inclusive and collaborative team to provide innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients and the communities we serve, we want to hear from you!