Ports and Marine Civil​/Structural Engineer

Ports and Marine Civil/Structural Engineer

WSP is seeking a full-time Ports and Marine Engineer for multiple office locations in Irvine, San Diego, San Francisco (CA), Miami (FL), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), and Houston (TX). The Marine group collaborates with port authorities, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors and private entities. You would join a dynamic, growing team within one of the nation’s leading waterfront/marine design groups, contributing to diverse, interesting, and challenging projects.

Your Impact

• Perform civil/structural design for marine and upland components under supervision of senior ports and marine engineers.
• Prepare technical written communications in the form of memoranda and reports.
• Support managers in the creation of plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates in accordance with client requirements.
• Work in a team to ensure that work product meets scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
• Perform design calculations in support of broader engineering activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of site work and code compliance.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 3-5 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Familiarity with marine, port, and civil/structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and their application to project work-related issues.
• Familiar with relevant marine, port, and coastal construction codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, and the ability to convey ideas effectively to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, relevant engineering software, spreadsheets, and other tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior design experience.
• Member of and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.
• Previous experience in design of marine upland facilities.
• Field investigation and/or construction support experience.
• Hands-on design experience.
• Positions available for individuals with a commercial dive license (ADCI or DCBC) in addition to the above qualifications.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $77,000–$125,000.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a world-leading engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model and a comprehensive benefits package.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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