Engineer - Maritime Systems

Join our Defence and National Security team 

We have a dedicated Defence & National Security (D&NS) team that provide a variety of services to the Defence Maritime Industry. Our team of specialists partner with our clients to implement sustainable, pragmatic and tangible solutions to complex problems.

We embrace the fact that people are our greatest asset and that it is our people that set us apart. We are passionate and dedicated and believe that the key to our ongoing success is our culture of teamwork and collaboration.  

The role

We are seeking high performing Engineers - Maritime Systems to join our dynamic D&NS team in Sydney.

In these roles, you will contribute to improving Defence operational capability through the provision of engineering services to our Defence clients. 

Key requirements of the roles include: 

• Working within a project team to deliver maritime engineering services to improve the operational effectiveness of Defence maritime capabilities.
• Have experience in Defence maritime systems.
• Understanding engineering requirements to deliver practical outcomes for our Defence clients.
• The ability to lead, manage and deliver Defence maritime projects.
• Provide sound advice and solutions to dynamic and complex engineering issues.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience with Defence writing standards and technical documentation requirements.

About you

You will possess knowledge and experience in the maintenance of Australian Navy ships and Navy engineering practices and preferably have the eligibility to hold engineering delegations.

You will have a commitment to working towards solving problems for our clients. Furthermore, you will thrive on challenges and be team-oriented with strong organisational and communication skills and the ability to apply proactive and critical thinking whilst developing your consulting career. What is important is that you will bring a tenacious attitude and have alignment with our company purpose to “Make Everyday Better”. 

Required capabilities:

• Previous project experience within the Defence environment, with an understanding of Defence maritime engineering requirements and processes.
• Possess relevant qualifications in engineering (electrical, mechanical, systems) with the ability to gain appropriate industry accreditation.
• Due to the nature of our client and projects, it is mandatory that you hold (or will be able to obtain) a current Australian Government security clearance (AGSVA) at Baseline level or higher and be eligible to access information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
• Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success.
• Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all gender.
• Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to empower your career potential.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

As a people-focused business, we understand that work-life balance means a lot of different things to different people and that it’s not always easy juggling work with everything else life throws at us. This is why we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for all opportunities in the Beca team. 

Who is Beca?

Beca is one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest employee-owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4500 professionals is diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights.

‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. Our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sit at the heart of everything we do, reflecting how we work every day with each other and our clients.

At Beca we make everyday better for our clients, our people and our community and your involvement makes it possible. Our size and agility mean you’re not just on the fringes; you’re making a visible difference, partnering to develop and deliver solutions from the ground up.

Ready to Be involved. Be heard. Belong? / Apply now

If you want to be part of the Beca story, apply online today. For additional information, please contact Ju Liow (Talent Acquisition Business Partner): Ju.Liow@beca.com