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WSP in the U.S.

Ports and Marine Civil/Structural Engineer

WSP in the U.S., Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Ports and Marine Civil/Structural Engineer WSP is initiating a search for a full-time Ports and Marine Engineer to support offices in Irvine, San Diego, San Francisco, CA; Miami, FL; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; and Houston, TX. The candidate will join our Ports and Maritime Team and contribute to projects that address client objectives and challenges.

Our Maritime group includes analysts, planners, and maritime civil and structural engineers working across the US and internationally. Major clients include port authorities, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors, and private entities. We pride ourselves on the diversity of marine-related work and our staff.

WSP has been a leader in waterfront design for over 90 years. The Maritime group is dynamic and collaborative, and you would be joining the largest waterfront/marine design team in the country. Projects are diverse, interesting, and challenging.

Responsibilities and qualifications reflect the role’s focus on civil/structural design for marine and upland components, teamwork, and client satisfaction.

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 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

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, processes, design/build applications

Familiarity with relevant marine, port, and coastal construction codes, regulations, and compliance practices

Analytical mindset with the ability to exercise sound judgment

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with engineering and non-engineering audiences

Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet objectives

Basic proficiency with technical writing, engineering software, spreadsheets, and related tools

Experience with discipline-specific design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit)

Track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies

Occasional travel may be required depending on project needs

Preferred Qualifications

Engineer in Training Certification

Prior design experience

Participation in local professional practice organizations

Experience in design of marine upland facilities

Field investigation or construction support experience

Hands-on design experience

Additional incentive for candidates with a commercial dive license (ADCI or DCBC)

WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life coverage, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement or civic duties.

Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $77,000–$125,000. WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range based on education, experience, and geographic location. Additional benefits may be offered as applicable.

About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and the environment with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices.

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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP may hire that candidate without fee or compensation to the recruiter or agency.

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