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SalaryBaird are a specialist coastal, ocean and port consultancy recognised internationally for Coastal Engineering and science. Our team work with clients in government and industry to provide innovative, practical, cost-effective and sustainable solutions to challenging design and management problems in the coastal and ocean environment. Our Australian team is a dynamic group, led by professionals who are recognised nationally and internationally as the emerging leaders in their speciality fields. Baird’s Australian offices are located in Sydney and Perth.
We provide a stimulating work environment, with opportunities for domestic and international travel, professional development, and ownership potential within the company. Baird is a 100-person engineering firm specializing in coastal, marine, and riverine engineering with offices in the U.S., Canada, Barbados, Chile, and Australia. We are one of the only firms in the world dedicated exclusively to marine and coastal projects, and we encourage you to visit our website ( ) to gain additional insight into our company, capabilities, and experience.
While we presently operate under a hybrid model with in office requirements on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, this can change at any time based on company needs.
Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Coastal Engineer or Scientist to join our Sydney or Perth office. The position is ideal for a Coastal Engineering or oceanography graduate or early career professional with up to 5 years' experience. The role offers a hands-on practical introduction to coastal process investigations, with exposure to numerical modelling and data analysis, whilst providing general assistance to our team in other areas such as programming, GIS and data compilation. This diverse role will include mentoring and advice from experienced engineering and science professionals. Baird undertake projects throughout Australia and there will be opportunities to be involved in projects worldwide as part of the global Baird team.
The roles and responsibilities of this position will consist of a variety of assignments that require the application of beginner-to-moderate analytical skills, under the guidance from senior engineers and scientists, including but are not limited to:
- Background research and data gathering tasks.
- Data processing and analysis of metocean and environmental data.
- Numerical modelling of coastal processes.
- Data presentation and visualisation.
- Assistance with the preparation of proposals, reports and presentations.
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control tasks.
- A Bachelor level degree in Engineering (Civil or Environmental), Applied Science (Oceanography) or equivalent.
- Strong capability and interest in data analytics and problem solving.
- Previous experience and/or a strong interest in coastal processes.
- Experience in and/or keen interest to learn numerical modelling (hydrodynamics and waves).
- Experience in programming (preferably in MATLAB or Python) would be beneficial.
- Excellent people and communication skills.
- An ability to work within a team environment and individually.
- Be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a willingness to travel.
- Have an existing and valid right to work in Australia.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Baird is employee-owned. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.
Baird is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against based on such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Baird operates.
We thank all candidates for their interest. Baird is a diverse and inclusive workplace that is welcoming to all backgrounds and walks of life. We encourage you to apply even if you don't match all of our job requirements!
Disclaimer: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
