Marine Design Lead for Ports & Coastal Infrastructure

WSP USA; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 300 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WSP USA seeks an experienced Design Manager (Marine) to lead the engineering design of marine structures, port facilities, and coastal infrastructure for Abu Dhabi Ports. You will provide technical leadership from concept through construction, coordinating with clients and stakeholders while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities include directing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design outputs, and supporting procurement and construction with on-site guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Marine, or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in marine and port infrastructure design.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer registration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, STAAD, PLAXIS) and BIM tools.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work on-site as required.
• Strong knowledge of international maritime codes, standards, and UAE regulations.

Responsabilités

• Oversee the complete design lifecycle of marine and port infrastructure projects, from concept to construction.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities to capture requirements and obtain approvals.
• Develop and maintain project design schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure all design outputs comply with technical standards, quality, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Review and approve design calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Facilitate value engineering and risk mitigation strategies throughout the project.
• Prepare and present technical reports, progress updates, and design reviews to senior management.
• Support procurement and construction phases by providing design clarification and on-site assistance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and adopt best practices in marine engineering design.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Design reviews

Risk mitigation

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Formation

Bachelor’s in Civil/Marine/Structural Eng

Master’s degree preferred

Outils

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

STAAD

PLAXIS

BIM tools

Description du poste

WSP USA seeks an experienced Design Manager (Marine) to lead the engineering design of marine structures, port facilities, and coastal infrastructure for Abu Dhabi Ports. You will provide technical leadership from concept through construction, coordinating with clients and stakeholders while ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities include directing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing design outputs, and supporting procurement and construction with on-site guidance.