Description
WSP is seeking a full-time Ports and Marine Civil Engineer for their Tampa, FL, Houston, TX, or Miami, FL office. The successful candidate will work on projects with the Ports and Maritime Team, contributing to the company's growing organisation that meets client objectives and solves challenges.
The Maritime group at WSP consists of highly motivated engineers working across several key locations in the US and internationally, serving major clients such as port authorities, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors, and private entities. With over 90 years of experience in waterfront infrastructure design, WSP's Maritime group is a leading player in the industry.
Responsibilities:
- Perform civil design for overwater structures and upland components under the supervision of senior ports and marine engineers.
- Conduct civil engineering planning and design aspects of container terminals, bulk handling terminals, and port facilities, focusing on civil/grading/drainage and utilities, including water and stormwater management.
- Prepare technical written communications in the form of memoranda and reports.
- Support managers in creating plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates according to client requirements.
- Be proficient in AUTOCAD and CIVIL 3D, with the ability to develop upland site grading and/or dredge plans using Civil 3D software.
- Work collaboratively to ensure work products meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
- Perform design calculations to support broader engineering activities, including stormwater analyses.
- Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of site work and code compliance.
- Complete training on assigned tasks and exercise responsible decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- 3-5 years of prior relevant post-education design experience as a Civil engineer.
- Familiarity with marine, port, and civil engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and application to project work-related issues.
- Familiarity with relevant marine, port, and coastal construction codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
- Knowledge of stormwater drainage and site grading design principles for port terminals.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to exercise sound judgement.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience using Civil 3D and AUTOCAD software.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, relevant engineering software, spreadsheets, and other tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PE license.
- Active participation in local professional practice organisations.
- Previous experience in designing marine upland facilities.
- Field investigation and/or construction support experience.
- Additional positions available for individuals holding a commercial dive license.
Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.
Compensation: Expected Salary: $82,800 - $126,600