Ports and Marine Civil/Structural Engineer

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-time Ports and Marine Engineer for the following offices: Irvine+San Diego+San Francisco-CA, Miami-FL, Portland-OR, Seattle-WA, Houston-TX. 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/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 make sure 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
• Avoidance of 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 relevant post education experience
• Familiarity with marine, port, and civil/structural 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
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
• 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
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit)
• 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

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification
• Prior design experience
• 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
• Hands-on design experience
• Additional positions available for individuals holding a commercial dive license (ADCI or DCBC)

Skills

• Technical writing
• Relevant engineering software
• Spreadsheets
• Design software (AutoCAD, Revit)

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): $77,000-125,000

Schedule

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Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit www.wsp.com.

About WSP

ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.