Jennifer Hart looking at coastal images
Coastal engineers study coastal and river systems, and are involved in protection and erosion work. They design coastal structures such as beaches, sea walls, marinas and ports, and assess the environmental effects these developments may have.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaihanga metarahi akau mahi he ata tirotiro i nga nekenekehanga o te takutai moana me nga rerenga awa, me te hanga arai horonga whenua. Ko ta ratau mahi he hoahoa hanganga pera i nga oneone, nga pakitara moana, nga herenga waka me nga tauranga waka, a, ka whakawa hoki i nga aria o aua whanaketanga ki te taiao whanui.
Entry Requirements
To become a coastal engineer you need a Bachelor of Engineering.
Pay
Salaries vary, but coastal engineers usually earn between $35,000 and $100,000 a year depending on experience and qualifications.
Job Outlook
Demand for coastal engineers is growing due to a variety of factors, such as:
- increasing erosion in existing coastal developments due to changing weather patterns and climate
- increasing development in coastal areas, such as beaches, rivers and wharves
- new legislation to ensure new coastal developments don't cause erosion.
Skill shortage information
There is a long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
