Principal Engineer – Coastal - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Egis

Description

• Collaborate with the Marine Director to strategically expand disciplines of interest and capitalize on opportunities.
• Lead project delivery for marine projects and execute high-level technical work within set project schedules and budgets, overseeing projects as necessary.
• Independently perform project management and technical leadership, calling on experts as needed for optimal project delivery.
• Innovate and address complex engineering challenges, offering inventive solutions to design issues.
• Act as a marine expert in client meetings, ensuring a thorough understanding of project requirements and nurturing strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with clients and subcontractors to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of design work.
• Support the Marine Director in business development activities.
• Foster collaboration with professionals from various disciplines, ensuring a holistic approach to project design and implementation.
• Supervise project staff to ensure their technical competence aligns with project requirements.
• Provide mentorship to junior staff, fostering their professional development.
• Review project standards and documents to ensure alignment with project objectives and compatibility of submitted materials.
• Offer technical support to construction supervision teams, liaising with authorities to acquire necessary permits.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in marine engineering and integrate innovative solutions into project designs.
• Maintain harmonious client relationships at the project and local market levels within the Middle East.
  
  

• Hold a Master's Degree in Coastal/Marine/Civil Engineering (PhD in Civil, Coastal, or Marine structures preferred).
• Possess 12+ years of experience in coastal and marine engineering, demonstrating a proven track record in consultancy firms in the Middle East.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Showcase a diverse portfolio of successfully completed marine projects, highlighting unique challenges and innovative solutions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to environmentally sustainable engineering practices in marine project design and execution.
• Proficient in project management, proposal preparation, and client management.
• Ability to make appropriate judgments, decisions, and exercise initiative.
• Willingness to travel within the Middle East as required.
• Expertise in planning and designing marine projects, including waterfront development, island and marina master planning.
• In-depth knowledge of coastal and marine engineering design standards
• Broad experience in coastal processes and marine design, numerical modeling studies, and an understanding of environmental engineering and permitting requirements.
• Ability to prepare tender documentation