Lead Consultant, Ports and Marine Civil​/Structural Engineering

Lead Consultant, Ports and Marine Civil/Structural Engineering

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WSP USA is seeking a Lead Consultant, Ports and Marine Engineering to join our National Maritime Practice Group. This position can be based out of the following offices:
Irvine, San Francisco, San Diego, CA;
Miami, FL;
Portland, OR;
Seattle, WA;
Houston, TX;
Tampa, FL. The role provides engineering support and leadership across project development, design, construction, and inspection of ports, marine, and intermodal rail terminal projects.

• Lead engineering tasks, collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from site visits, surveys, reports, and drawings.
• Develop construction plans, schedules, specifications, and cost estimates for ports and marine projects.
• Manage cross‑functional teams executing mid‑level or multiple concurrent smaller projects, coordinating with engineers and multidisciplinary teams on federally and locally funded projects.
• Write technical reports and documentation using sketches, calculations, spreadsheets, and drawings.
• Lead staff engineers in applying higher‑order techniques, incorporating marine standards and mitigating risks.
• Provide high‑level technical assistance on computational and design tasks for fixed and floating marine structures, and structural components.
• Monitor budgets, staffing, and schedules.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to internal, external teams, and clients.
• Interact professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
• Exercise responsible decision‑making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Complete all assigned trainings.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program; registered Professional Engineer licensure (multi‑state preferred).
• 7‑10 years of relevant experience with marine project‑specific design.
• Proficiency in SAP
  2000 and/or equivalent finite‑element software; design and detailing of reinforced and prestressed concrete and steel per ACI, AISC, PCI, or AASHTO.
• Experience with AutoCAD, REVIT, and other BIM tools.
• Construction experience in ports and marine projects.
• Management of multidisciplinary teams and coordination of design documentation.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and technical report writing skills.
• Self‑leadership, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with WSP’s health, safety, and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required, and flexible work schedules may be necessary.

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program with 10+ years of post‑education design experience in ports and marine structures.
• Proficiency with domestic and international marine terminal codes (e.g., MOTEMS, ASCE COPRI, PIANC, DoD UFC, UFGC).
• Experience with LSDYNA or other related engineering software.
• Active participation in professional practice organizations.
• Experience with marine, port, and coastal construction laws and compliance practices.
• Experience in field investigation or construction support for marine structures.
• Commercial diver license (ADCI or DCBC) is an added advantage.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, or naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $90,000 – $140,000

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S., we design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets, serving local communities and partners.

WSP is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of WSP, and WSP retains the right to hire the candidate without reservation. No fee will be owed to the recruiter or staffing service.

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