Description
WSP USA is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Ports and Marine Engineering to join our National Maritime Practice Group. This position can be based out of Irvine, San Francisco, San Diego, Miami, Portland, Houston, or Tampa.
The Assistant Vice President, Ports and Marine Engineering provides subject matter technical support and leadership for the development, design, construction, and inspection of structures and facilities for port, marine, and intermodal rail terminal projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising technical staff, engineers, and task leads, as well as mentoring staff to support their growth and professional development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing situational guidance and leadership to ensure delivery of high-quality work products
- Preparing calculations, cost estimates, drawings, technical specifications, and reports/studies
- Tracking progress of milestone activities and managing completion of Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) submissions
- Assisting with engineering review of permit applications
- Performing quality assurance/quality control checks for marine facility projects
- Preparing alternatives analysis reports and presentations
- Managing cross-functional teams to execute project work
- Performing multiple discipline management and coordination of internal and external teams
- Maintaining project schedules, budgets, and profitability
- Leading review meetings, client presentations, and design charrettes
- Developing a client base for providing high-level marine, port, and coastal engineering services
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering with demonstration of marine and coastal design experience
- Professional Engineering license required (multi-state preferred) or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
- Demonstrated proficiency in completing technical computations/calculations and technical writing
- Highly proficient in engineering software and tools, including AutoCAD, REVIT, and SAP2000
- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Structural Engineering license
- Key member and active participant of national professional practice organization
- Ability to obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check
WSP Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability
- Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation (or other personal time)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $100,000 - $180,000