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Water Technology is a specialised water, coastal and environmental consultancy with offices in WA, SA, NT, VIC, NSW, QLD and NZ.
 
Our Coast and Marine team brings together expertise in coastal hazard assessments, numerical modelling (wave, hydrodynamic, and morphological), coastal and maritime planning, coastal engineering design, environmental services, and coastal management and adaptation planning, although this is not an exhaustive list.
 
This breadth of capability allows us to deliver integrated solutions across complex coastal environments.

What's in it for you?

• Trust – we give our people the space, autonomy, and support to perform at their best.
• Flexibility -  not only do we practice hybrid work arrangements, we are a Family Friendly Workplace certified organisation.
• Career and development – we got you by supporting learning and development both internally and externally
• Project variety – with a national presence and seven core disciplines, our people work across diverse, high-quality projects with genuine opportunities to broaden their experience.
• Well-being – our team's well-being comes first. We actively support a range of health, wellness, and work-life balance initiatives.
• National presence – we have offices across WA, SA, NT, VIC, NSW, QLD, and NZ , providing opportunities to collaborate nationally.
• Shared rewards and recognition – our people have the opportunity to buy shares in the company, alongside regular recognition and reward initiatives.

The Role
We are currently seeking a Senior Coastal or Marine Engineer to join our New South Wales team, based in Parramatta. This is a key role, working closely with the National Lead and Group Lead NSW to continue growing our presence and project portfolio across the state.
 
We are looking for a Senior Coastal Engineer with strong experience in consulting for a portion of their career and, preferably, a hands-on working knowledge of the NSW region.
 
Make a difference - not just in what you do, but how you do it.
 
Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (essential)
• Postgraduate qualifications in coastal engineering, oceanography, or marine science will be viewed favourably, but are not essential.
• Eligibility for NER registration or Chartered Engineer status (CPEng), or working toward chartership
• We would ideally like to see 8-12+ yrs of experience in coastal engineering or a related consulting environment.

What you’ll bring
We would like to understand if you have demonstrated these capabilities, skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role:

• A strong understanding of the coastal and estuarine processes of the NSW coastline
• A background in coastal numerical modelling (wave, hydrodynamic, morphological, water quality modelling, etc.)
• Experience undertaking coastal hazard analysis and risk assessments across open coast and estuarine environments
• Experience contributing to, or leading coastal management programs and/or adaptation strategies
• Technical skills and knowledge in design of coastal and maritime infrastructure
• Project Delivery Skills in:
• Project management
• Client relationship, stakeholder management, and community consultation
• Preparation of technical reports, design documentation and bespoke studies

**We are currently not accepting candidate profiles or resumes from recruitment agencies. We have preferred partners who we have engaged**

Water Technology is proud to contribute to the increasing diversity of the Australian workforce. Supporting equity and diversity means supporting opportunities for all candidates to find suitable employment. As an inclusive recruiter and employer, we recognise individual differences, embrace individual strengths and look for opportunities for everyone to achieve their full potential. Our recruitment upholds the principles of merit and equity, and we welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ and mature age workers.

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