Ports and Marine Civil Engineer

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-time Ports and Marine Civil Engineer for our Puget Sound, WA offices. This person will be involved in projects with our Ports and Maritime Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil design for both overwater structures 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.
• Develop upland site grading plans using Civil 3D software.
• Work in a team to make sure that work product meets scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
• Perform design calculations in support of broader engineering activities, including stormwater analyses associated with conveyance networks and water quality features that meet Department of Ecology requirements.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 3-5 years of prior relevant post-education design experience as a Civil engineer.
• Familiarity with marine, port, and civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Familiar with relevant marine, port, and coastal construction codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
• Detailed knowledge of the Ecology Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington and how to apply it to drainage design is preferred.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Civil 3D software, including site grading using grading objects and roadway corridors.
• Experience with other discipline-specific design software preferred (i.e., WWHM, StormShed3G, WaterGEMS, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Washington PE license preferred.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• Previous experience in design of marine upland facilities.
• Field investigation and/or construction support experience.
• Additional positions available for individuals holding a commercial dive license (ADCI or DCBC) in addition to the qualifications above.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $90,800 - $114,000

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please contact [Contact Information].

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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