With over six decades of business and technical experience in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors, we understand that challenges are changing rapidly in every industry. We respond quickly with solutions that are smarter, more efficient, and innovative. We draw upon our 9,000 staff with experience in over 150 countries to challenge the status quo and create positive change for our clients, our employees, and the communities we serve.

Scope of Position

The Ports & Terminals Practice (P&T) is a global capability within the Transport and Logistics Business Unit that primarily serves Infrastructure clients with ports and marine engineering needs. Within the Hatch global response network, we also work closely with all sectors where Hatch have clients with P&T needs, be it in Mining, Metals or Energy. The P&T practice in the Australia-Asia (AUA) region has identified the need for a maritime engineer as part of the growth plan to expand the AUA delivery capability and enhance the P&T global practice offering. The position is based in Brisbane.

The successful candidate will work closely with our senior engineers and designers, you will have the opportunity to improve and build on your technical skills while interacting face to face with our local clients. The position will allow you to directly apply and develop your knowledge in design of maritime facilities through all project stages (concept through to execution).

Key responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with senor maritime engineers to deliver high-quality engineering.
• Providing efficient, effective, economical and timely solutions to maritime design problems in a multidiscipline project environment
• Performing computer-aided modeling and analysis of steel and concrete structures
• Developing technical specifications
• Preparing quantity take-offs and developing project scopes, engineering and capital cost estimates
• Conducting site visits and performing inspections of existing structures
• Maintaining technical knowledge to ensure appropriate technologies are incorporated into designs and the most cost-effective design techniques are utilized
• Obtained or an immediate plan to become a Chartered Engineer.
• Supporting business development initiatives
• Working within virtual teams in other geographies and business units for seamless delivery of clients in any location

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with an emphasis on structural design from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience including ports and marine engineering projects
• Experience in structural analysis, preferably in the design of heavy industrial or maritime structures
• Strong hands-on working knowledge and experience with structural engineering analysis software, preferably Space Gass, Strand7 and StaadPro.
• In-depth knowledge and experience using Australian and International Standards
• Aptitude for working in multi-disciplinary teams and the ability to interact successfully with all levels of staff, clients and vendors
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills with a commitment to achieving engineering excellence

To be considered for these roles you must have current work rights in Australia (i.e. a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or eligible work visa).

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We are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers employment applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected status. If you have any special needs requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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