Principal Coastal Engineer SMEC - Sydney Area, Australia

Job Description

• Flexible and friendly working environment


• Excellent opportunity to become a valued member of SMEC's multidisciplinary team


• Outstanding career prospects

About SMEC

SMEC is an Australian professional services firm with a global footprint that provides high quality consultancy services on major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and we have won numerous industry awards for technical excellence, including the 2011 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence, where SMEC won a record of four gold awards in four diverse project categories.

 The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects


• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people


• We have an established network of 57 offices around the world and over 4,000 employees

We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services.

The role

We are currently seeking a talented Principal Engineer/Senior Scientist to become a valued member of SMEC's multidisciplinary team in achieving high quality outcomes for our valued clients.

This is a senior role and will involve:

• Providing key technical expertise across a broad range of projects


• Managing the scope of multiple projects of varying complexity and size


• Developing strong and effective client relationships


• Delivering best client outcomes saving client costs and time


• Preparing high level technical reports and review


• Contribution to proposals and pursuits


• Applying Quality Assurance and Workplace Health & Safety systems


• Contribution to building the technical capability of others and transferring technical expertise within the organisation.

Suitable applicants will hold:

• Significant demonstrated experience in a similar role


• Bachelors Degree (Engineering) or Equivalent


• Membership with Engineers Australia or IPENZ

How to apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Emilie Huckel, emilie.huckel@smec.com, 02 9925 55 55

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com.  To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.