Dredging Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑oriented Dredging Engineer to join Egis’ Kuwait team. The role involves planning, executing and supervising dredging activities for marine construction and port development projects, ensuring safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop dredging operation plans, select equipment, schedule activities and allocate resources.
• Analyse soil and sediment samples to define dredging requirements and assess environmental impacts.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of dredging equipment, guaranteeing optimal performance and safety standards.
• Monitor progress, implement quality‑control measures and produce technical reports for project records and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with project managers, environmental specialists and marine contractors to coordinate all dredging activities.
• Conduct site surveys and use CAD software to produce accurate dredging maps and operational plans.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, environmental guidelines and international dredging standards.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, apply corrective actions and supervise on‑site dredging teams.

Required profile

• Proven experience in dredging operations, marine construction or related maritime engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of dredging equipment, hydraulic systems and operational procedures.
• Proficiency with CAD software and marine surveying tools.

Required skills

• CAD software
• Marine surveying tools
• Dredging equipment operation
• Hydraulic systems
• Soil and sediment sample analysis