Principal Engineer – Marine & Port M / F

General information

Organisation

Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.

We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.

With operations in countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18, employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.

Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital net zero targets, that's our purpose.

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Position description

Job title

Principal Engineer Marine & Port M / F

Contract type

Permanent contract

Job description

• Collaborate with the Marine & Port 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 & Port 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.

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Position location

Job location

Middle-East / North Africa, United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

5-Master of Arts / Master of Science

Minimum level of experience required

Over 10 years