Junior Coastal Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Junior Coastal Engineer to join NMDC Dredging & Marine in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This entry-level role is designed for engineers with foundational knowledge and interest in coastal engineering and modeling applications related to coastal processes and structures.

Responsibilities

• Acquire comprehensive knowledge of coastal engineering concepts and understand how modeling applications support design processes.
• Gain insight into coastal dynamics, including meteorological and oceanographic influences with a focus on wave propagation and coastal hydrodynamics.
• Develop capabilities in hydrodynamic modeling, including water exchange (flushing), wave agitation, wave propagation modeling, and beach profile and shoreline change modeling.
• Become familiar with international codes and standards relevant to coastal engineering and the design of associated structures.
• Assist coastal and senior engineers by collaborating with draftsmen to prepare technical drawings.
• Learn skills related to beach design and specifications for artificial beaches.
• Contribute support in numerical modeling tasks and design workflows.
• Assist with pre-processing and post-processing tasks linked to engineering projects.
• Improve technical writing abilities for engineering and scientific reports and become proficient in preparing presentations using Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in Civil, Structural, or Coastal Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• A Master’s Degree in Coastal Engineering will be considered an advantage.
• At least 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role and industry.