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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Ports and Marine Civil Engineer

WSP Seattle, WA mid full-time

Salary

$90,800 - $114,000 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking a full-time Ports and Marine Civil Engineer for its Puget Sound, WA offices. The successful candidate will work on projects with the Ports and Maritime Team, contributing to a growing organisation that meets client objectives and solves challenges. With over 90 years of experience in waterfront structural design, WSP's Maritime group is a leading provider of services to port authorities, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors, and private entities.

Responsibilities include:

  • Performing civil design for overwater structures and upland components under senior engineer supervision
  • Preparing technical written communications, such as memoranda and reports
  • Supporting managers in creating plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates
  • Developing upland site grading plans using Civil 3D software
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure work products meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
  • Conducting design calculations, including stormwater analyses and water quality features
  • Assisting with work plan preparation and site work coordination
  • Completing training on assigned tasks and exercising responsible decision-making

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • 3-5 years of relevant post-education design experience as a Civil engineer
  • Familiarity with marine, port, and civil engineering principles, practices, and regulations
  • Experience with Civil 3D software and other discipline-specific design software
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Engineer in Training Certification
  • Washington PE license
  • Experience in designing marine upland facilities
  • Field investigation and/or construction support experience

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation and parental leave
  • Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

  • Expected salary: $90,800 - $114,000

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Engineer in Training Certification
  • Washington PE license
  • marine upland facilities design
  • field investigation
  • construction support

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/93028

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