Senior Coastal Engineer Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, south-africa
Full-time
Requisition ID: 101179Job Category: EngineeringLocation: Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaJoin a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!We are looking to building on our success in the realm of coastal engineering and are seeking a highly motivated Senior Coastal Engineer to join the Ports and Terminals team in our Cape Town office.You will join a dynamic and expanding team working across a diverse coastal project portfolio, including coastal structure design, metocean assessment and numerical modelling, port and marine infrastructure inputs, dredging, climate adaptation planning, and coastal management.We are seeking a passionate senior coastal engineer who is eager to take ownership, contribute to technically challenging projects, and play a key role in shaping and expanding our coastal offering in the region. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and making a tangible impact on complex coastal environments.Key ResponsibilitiesLead coastal engineering and modelling work packages and projects, which includes:Defining metocean in-situ data collection campaigns based on project scope requirements.Studying, defining and providing coastal engineering related design basis inputs to structural basis of design for the domains of marine and port structural engineering.Sound knowledge on data processing of vast environmental data sets, including but not limited to, hindcast data, measured data, statistical analysis methods, etc.Coastal protection design based on hard engineering (breakwater, groins, revetment), and alternative soft engineering solutions (beach nourishment or habitat creation).Dredging: design, methodologies, and material disposal.Spectral wave, Boussinessq Wave, Hydrodynamic, and sediment transport numerical modeling.Understanding of the overall port development and planning phases and aspects, including navigation, and weather dependent downtime.Climate change hazard and risk assessments on coastal assets, including adaptation option developmentAct as coastal Subject Matter Expert (SME) on large multi-disciplinary marine infrastructure projectsWork collaboratively with other disciplines and regionsLead and contribute to coastal engineering business development efforts in regionActively engage and manage client relationships, leveraging positive relationships, enhancing our reputation which results in repeat workCoach and mentor other coastal engineersEssentialQualifications & ExperienceSpecialised in the field of coastal modelling and coastal processesPassionate about leading an expert team and driving technical excellence within Ports and Coastal engineeringAn exceptional communicator (verbal and written)A collaborative worker (with other disciplines and regions) who thinks laterally and innovatively to solve problemsDriven and achievement orientatedSomeone who finds satisfaction in creating positive change B.Sc., B.Eng., M.Sc., or M.Eng. degree in Civil, Coastal, Ports and Coastal or Ocean Engineering and Ocean ScienceMinimum 12 years of experience in the planning and design of coastal infrastructure, with 15+ years preferableProfessional registration with ECSA (or similar international bodies)A commitment to professional development of others and remaining up to date with the latest advancements and guidance in coastal engineering and scienceExperience in oversight and responsibility of modelling work using software packages such as Delft3D, Mike by DHI, or similar.Familiarity with relevant international codes and standards in the marine and coastal environmentExperience in the design of coastal structures such as revetments and breakwaters from concept to detailed engineering phases.Experience in management of data acquisition campaigns, including hydrographic, metocean, and meteorological data sets.Experience in data analysis and manipulation skills for relevant data sets within the Coastal field.Experience in dredging designProject management capabilitiesProject team leadership and resource management skillsTechnical reviews and verification of others’ designsPreferredExperience with physical modelling, design implementation and constructionExecution of coastal processes modelling (hands-on experience)Hands-on field and instrumentation experienceTsunami modelingMooring analysis based on static and dynamic numerical modelsNature-based solutions experienceTrack record in project delivery of complex coastal projectsBusiness development and networking skillsTeam leadership and resource management experienceClimate change hazard and risk assessments on coastal assets, including adaptation option developmentWhy join us?Work with great people to make a differenceCollaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions Top employer What We Offer YouFlexible work environmentLong term career developmentThink globally, work locallyDon't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. 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