Principal Coastal Engineer

About us  

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. 

The Senior Coastal Engineer/Specialist / Project Manager is a full-time position based in Vancouver, BC. Canada. Will also consider providing relocation expenses.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities:

• Project management of small to medium sized projects (up to $1m).
• Manage and liaise with project team members, clients, sub-consultants, contractors and regulatory and environmental approval agencies.
• Liaise with clients to determine client requirements and prepare proposals, design work cost estimates, and project scheduling.
• Oversee and review detailed analyses, modelling, reports, design and drawings as required for coastal projects.
• Prepare or review design criteria and construction specifications.
• Oversee preparation of quantity take-offs and assist in the preparation of capital cost estimates.
• Conduct peer reviews and facilitate quality assurance reviews.
• Undertake, supervise and provide technical mentorship to junior team members.
• Actively engage with internal and external clients for business development.
• Actively encourage and support a safety-oriented culture

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil or coastal engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited post-secondary institution (a master’s degree is preferred).
• a BC P.ENG is a requirement. OR will be receiving their P.Eng within 6 months of starting.
• 10-20 years prior experience in coastal and ocean engineering/research, project management or a related discipline.
• Registered or eligibility for registration with  Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia as a  Professional Engineer.
• Experience with the following:
  • Coastal analysis and modelling such as metocean analysis, hydrodynamics, current and circulation, sediment transport, plume dispersion and water quality.
  • Assessment of tide, wind and wave forces.
  • Condition assessment of shorelines including coastal structures such as breakwaters, revetments and groynes.
  • Design of coastal and marine structures such as breakwaters, revetments, shoreline protection.
  • Harbour layouts including dredging, layout of marinas and small craft harbours, mooring analysis.
  • Construction supervision of coastal works.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Knowledgeable in the use of software packages such as MIKE 21, Delft 3D, Optimoor and MatLab.

For applicants based in the province of British Columbia, the salary range is $118,711 to $194,924 CAD.

Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.