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Our Ports and Maritime is growing across Australia and New Zealand.
We are recruiting for a Principal Maritime Engineer to join our team in Wellington, Auckland or Christchurch.
In your role as a Principal Maritime Engineer, your leadership in project delivery and pursuit of multidisciplinary maritime projects will be key.
You will direct design and study teams on our portfolio of maritime projects, developing, designing, and facilitating the documentation of complex maritime engineering and port planning solutions to exceed client expectations.
Your focus will be on maritime infrastructure planning and design, engaging with senior engineers and technical leaders, supporting junior members of the team, and delivering outputs and packages for small, medium and large multidisciplinary Ports and Maritime projects.
You will work collaboratively with other members of the Maritime team and the wider Jacobs team across multiple disciplines and geographies, including mentoring less experienced staff.
You will lead bids and marketing to external and internal clients to build and maintain a pipeline of projects in New Zealand.
You will integrate into our ANZ Ports and Maritime team, supporting team initiatives and maintaining connectivity across the region and other geographies.
Here's what you'll need:
Project and Pursuit Leadership experience in the Ports and Maritime industryPorts and Maritime Engineering Technical & Professional knowledge, qualified Structural Engineer CPEng, RPEQExtensive knowledge of applicable codes and specifications for design, construction and maintenance of maritime and civil structuresJacobs.
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Studies have shown that women and people from marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification.
At Jacobs, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered; to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.
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