Senior Engineer - Coastal

About the role

Egis, an international engineering, consulting and construction firm operating in 100 countries, is looking for a Senior Engineer - Coastal to join its engineering team. The engineer works with multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions that meet regulatory standards and project objectives, and reports to the client and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities

• Perform high-level technical work, prepare programs and budgets, and manage projects as required
• Liaise with the client and subcontractors so that design work is delivered on time and to budget
• Coordinate with other discipline engineers to keep the design process continuous
• Carry out coastal modelling tasks and design coastal and marine elements of the project
• Review project standards and documents so that submitted drawings and documents align with project objectives
• Prepare the design package, including technical report, drawings, calculations, BOQ and specifications
• Peer review contractor submittals such as materials, construction methods and subcontractor prequalification documents

Required profile

• University degree in Coastal, Oceanography, Marine Structures, Marine or Civil Engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of related work experience in coastal engineering
• Consultancy experience in the Middle East
• Project management and proposal preparation experience
• Availability to travel within the Middle East as required

Required skills

• Coastal modelling: hydrodynamic, wave and sediment transport modelling
• Numerical modelling tools such as Delft3D, TELEMAC, SWAN and/or the MIKE suite by DHI
• Knowledge of marine and coastal engineering design standards and guidelines
• Planning and design of coastal and marine structures such as breakwaters, revetments, marinas, artificial beaches and islands
• Professional use of the MS Office Suite