Senior Coastal Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.Your impact At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter and more connected. As part of our on-going collaboration with key clients throughout the Middle East and our ambitious growth plans, our Ports & Maritime team is expanding, and we welcome the opportunity to add further talent to Jacobs.As a Senior Coastal Engineer, you will be working on a number of coastal maritime engineering projects throughout the Middle East. A committed and motivated engineer exhibiting strong technical skills and team participation to help drive projects toward successful completion. You will be responsible for the design and coordination of coastal and maritime infrastructure – responsible for the preparation of coastal engineering calculations, design drawings, design reports, specifications, tender documents and tender evaluations. You will be expected to coach junior engineers in technical aspects of coastal engineering.Experience of the following is preferable Leading teams to deliver coastal engineering designs Coastal structures design (beaches, groynes, breakwaters, revetments, scour protection, dredging and reclamation, concrete armour protection)Waterfront development master plans, beaches and edge protection Marina layout and design Marine edge structures design (quay walls, piles, jetties)Familiar with numerical modelling of coastal processes (wave transformation and penetration, hydrodynamics and sediment transport)Familiar with CFD and physical modelling Vessel navigation and mooring studies We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.Here's what you'll need As a successful candidate you will be degree qualified from a recognized university in an appropriate field (Civil, Marine, Coastal, Ocean Engineering, or similar), as well as having 10-15 years of experience operating as a Coastal Engineer. Experience of working in the Middle East is advantageous as well as being a qualified member of a recognized institution or organization (to include but not necessarily be limited to ICE, IMar EST, APM, RICS, CIOB, AIA, RIBA).Jacobs. A world where you can.From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally – and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jacobs by 2x Get notified about new Coastal Engineer jobs in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.O&G Project Applications Engineer - Dubai Office Project Engineer - Excellent Opportunity for UAE Nationals Principal HSE Engineer - Offshore Projects Detailed Design Engineering Principal Process Engineer - Offshore Projects Detailed Design Engineering We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr