Principal Marine Civil Engineer
Wood GroupWood is seeking a Principal Marine Engineer with extensive experience in jetty design and construction, including a strong understanding of Singapore regulatory requirements. Experience in LNG terminal projects would be considered a significant advantage.
The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in the design, planning, and project management of nearshore and coastal civil and structural infrastructure projects.
The role requires proven expertise in leading engineering teams and delivering a broad range of port and terminal developments, from concept and feasibility studies through to detailed design and implementation. Experience in managing multidisciplinary projects and providing technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle is highly desirable.
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What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered in partnership to leaders of industry across energy and materials markets
- Global connections, joining an inclusive and diverse international community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities
- Flexible working arrangements balance client, team and individual needs with opportunities for hybrid and remote working
- Commitment to your Wellbeing, with discounted Private Health Insurance and free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a variety of leave: Annual (20 days), Carers & Sick (10 days), Purchased, Study, Family, Cultural, Reproductive Health & Wellbeing
- Range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging, Discounts at over 400 retailers and access to discounted hotels
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations, access eligibility to education assistance and one paid annual professional membership
- Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
Responsibilities
- Administration, overall technical direction and coordination of all Marine engineering and design work on assigned projects in accordance with Project Execution Plans, applicable Project Procedures and Standards.
- Overall operation of Marine Engineering Specialists group with high quality and timely completion of their work within the established work hour budgets for the assigned project.
- Concept, front end and detailed design of port infrastructure and coastal engineering projects
- Preparation and review of design drawings and supporting calculations.
- Liaison with other disciplines during the design process
- Participation in client workshops, safety reviews etc.
- Inspection and assessment of existing marine infrastructure
- Providing project and study management with support when required
- Coordinate with the Permitting Coordinator and Qualified Persons (QP) for timely delivery of Marine Engineering documents for local authority approval as necessary.
- Ensure high quality and timely completion of the assigned work within the established budgets - Ensure adequate manpower resources and technical competence are available for his assigned area.
- Review and provide input to project schedules.
- Adherence to Wood Engineering Procedure / Work Instruction for design safety, and to ensure the adoption of safe attitudes towards engineering design, and that features affecting the safety and integrity of the project are reviewed.
- Prepare the deliverables list with man-hours for all Marine Engineering activities.
- Review and provide input to project schedules to see that all dates and progress are realistic.
- Attend progress meetings and prepare Marine Engineering Progress Report.
- Assist in site walk-down survey and site walk-through with other discipline engineers and Client representatives if the situation requires resolving technical issues.
- Prepare Sub-contract requisitions for Marine related work & participate in Technical Bid Evaluation.
- Provide Construction support.
Qualifications
Degree or postgraduate in Coastal and Marine Engineering with 15 to 20 years of relevant experience in Costal Structures, Marine Studies and related works.
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Experience in design and delivery of coastal and harbour infrastructure (piled jetties/trestles, breasting and mooring dolphins, sheet piles, quay walls etc.)
- Experience in detailed design of Reinforced concrete and steel structures.
- Good knowledge of Foreshore requirement and liaison with local authority, such as MPA
- Experience in handling/managing/reviewing Marine Studies, including Jetty Met Ocean study, Navigation Study, Sea Traffic and Ship Collision Study and Report, Marine Exclusion Zone Assessment and Report, Marine Risk Assessment, Sea Water Dispersion Study, Dynamic passing ship and drift-off assessment, etc.
- Experience in the use of structural analysis software packages.
- Experience in Marine geotechnical design.
- Familiar with relevant designs codes such as - BS6349, EC2, EC3, EC7 etc and International Codes.
- Ability to work on multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
It takes an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds to unlock solutions to tomorrows most critical challenges. We understand the time for talk is over. The world needs new answers to old challenges. At Wood, we are future ready, now. Are you?
If you are a Marine Engineer with relevant experience looking for a contract role - apply today!
Shortlisting will commence immediately.