Senior or Principal Coastal Engineer - ( 260000OX )
Description
About the role
Our established Coastal team delivers high-quality coastal engineering services to public and private sector clients across Australia and the broader APAC region. Our work spans oceanographic and coastal processes modelling, metocean monitoring and data collection, coastal vulnerability assessments, coastal monitoring and management, and coastal infrastructure design.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior or Principal level Coastal Engineer to join our team, with the opportunity to be based in our Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office . Flexible working arrangements are available, including working from home.
This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of complex coastal projects, provide technical leadership and build strong client relationships, while continuing to develop your career within a successful multidisciplinary consultancy.
Day-to-day tasks would involve:
Leading the successful delivery of complex coastal engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence and high-quality outcomes
Leading coastal process investigations comprising hydrodynamics, waves, sediment transport and water quality
Managing coastal infrastructure projects from feasibility through to delivery, including condition assessments, coastal structure design, dredging, reclamation and sediment management
Providing technical leadership and specialist coastal engineering advice to clients, project teams and emerging professionals
Overseeing numerical modelling of oceanographic and coastal processes to inform infrastructure design, land use planning and environmental impact assessments
Leading proposals, identifying new opportunities and contributing to the continued growth of our coastal engineering capability
Building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders
Collaborating with ports and maritime, water, marine science, and other technical disciplines to deliver integrated solutions for our clients
Undertaking site inspections and fieldwork where required to support project delivery
To be successful for this role you’ll need:
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, ideally with a Coastal Engineering focus
Significant experience in coastal engineering, with expertise across coastal processes, infrastructure assessment and engineering design
Desirable to have demonstrated experience in coastal and marine data collection, environmental assessments and coastal structure condition assessments
Strong knowledge of coastal and ocean modelling tools such as Delft3D, LITPACK, MIKE and SWAN, and an understanding of their appropriate applications
Strong data analysis and post-processing skills using MATLAB, Python or R
Proven experience managing complex coastal engineering projects and multidisciplinary project teams
Strong commercial capability, including experience developing client relationships, winning work and preparing successful proposals
Demonstrated experience in the assessment and design of coastal structures, including seawalls, breakwaters and groynes
Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing and communication skills
The ability to provide technical guidance and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part-time employment.
Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high-quality service and deliverables
Professional Memberships
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.
How to apply
If this position is of interest, please submit your application online.
No agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, ideally with a Coastal or Marine Engineering focus
Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth
Other Locations : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne, Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane, Australia-New South Wales-St. Leonards
Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Nov 9, 2026, 6:16:48 PM
Req ID: 260000OX
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