Project Engineer – Civil/Maritime

Project Engineer – Civil/Maritime

Shape the Future of Maritime Infrastructure

Are you ready to grow your engineering career in a dynamic and collaborative environment? At Tetra Tech, we’re looking for an ambitious and adaptable Project Engineer to join our long-established maritime engineering team in Belfast.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a diverse range of maritime infrastructure projects—from ports and harbours to coastal defences and marine terminals. We deliver innovative solutions to clients diverse needs with many flagship projects including Loch Ryan Port, Cork Container Terminal and Dinish Wharf Expansion. Whether you're actively seeking your next challenge or open to exploring new possibilities, this role offers the chance to develop your technical skills and contribute to projects that shape the future of coastal infrastructure.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a key member of our technical delivery team, you’ll support maritime team leaders in delivering high-quality design services to clients across the ports and maritime sectors. You’ll contribute to:

• Concept, preliminary, and detailed design of civil and maritime infrastructure
• Production of design drawings and technical reports
• Contract administration and site inspections
• Structural condition surveys and assessments

Reporting to the Director of Ports and Maritime, you’ll be part of a passionate team delivering innovative solutions across the UK and Ireland. This role offers excellent training, mentoring, and development opportunities through our early careers initiative.

Your Impact in this Position

You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the design and delivery of maritime projects, develop your technical capabilities, and build trusted relationships with engineers and clients. You’ll be confidently contributing to multidisciplinary design teams and helping shape infrastructure that supports sustainable coastal development.

Success in this role is measured through technical accuracy, collaboration, and contribution to project delivery. With clear pathways for growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact, this is a role where your development and achievements are actively supported.

Your Toolkit for Success at Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech we recruit using core capabilities—the essential skills, experience, and responsibilities required to perform the role effectively.

But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Technical Competence

• Strong understanding of civil/structural engineering principles
• Experience with Eurocodes and design software
• Proficiency in CAD and Microsoft Office
• Health & Safety awareness
• A proactive and adaptable mindset

Problem Solving & Quality Assurance

• Attention to detail and ability to analyse and solve technical challenges
• Ability to work independently and take direction from senior engineers

Team Collaboration & Communication

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Confidence in preparing clear and logical engineering reports

MANDATORY Training & Qualification Requirements

• MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)

BENEFICIAL Training, Qualifications, or Equivalent Work Experience

• Progress toward Chartered status
• Experience in maritime or civil infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with BIM processes and 3D modelling tools

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role. #LI-RA1

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