Ports and Marine Senior Lead Engineer​/Project Manager

Ports and Marine Senior Lead Engineer/Project Manager

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WSP is seeking a Ports and Marine Senior Lead Engineer/Project Manager who can work out of Raleigh, NC, Miami/Tampa, Houston, San Diego/Irvine, or CA. With over 40 years in waterfront structural design for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard, and international port authorities, the WSP Maritime group offers diverse, challenging projects and a collaborative culture.

• Independently perform and supervise structural analysis and design for marine and upland components.
• Independently perform and supervise berthing and mooring analyses.
• Lead development of plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates for a variety of port and Navy projects.
• Understand maritime codes and references including UFC, PIANC, ASCE-61.
• Independently prepare basis of design, design calculations, technical reports, alternatives analysis, and study reports.
• Understand interdisciplinary requirements for port projects and be capable of performing QA/QC reviews.
• Attend client meetings and perform site visits.
• Mentor developing port and maritime engineers.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in analysis and design of port structures.
• Professional Engineer Licenses.
• Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Previous experience in analyses and design of medium to large scale ports/maritime/Navy structures and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates.
• National professional practice organization involvement.
• Hands‑on analyses and design experience (SAP
  2000, OPTIMOOR, L‑PILE, SLIDE).

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to design lasting solutions in the building, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs and offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.