Principal Engineer - Maritime

WSP in India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in India is looking for an experienced professional to lead port planning and maritime projects. In this role, you will collaborate with industry experts while ensuring high-quality outcomes and mentoring junior team members.

Your strong background in civil engineering and maritime expertise will be crucial as you manage diverse and complex projects, contributing to the design and operational strategies of marine infrastructure.

The role offers a hybrid working model and prioritizes a culture of health, safety, and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10+ years’ experience in maritime/coastal engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and design of ports and marine infrastructure.
• Capable of project management leading design workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead port planning, maritime master planning, and FEED studies.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Deliver high-quality engineering studies.

Skills

Port planning

Maritime master planning

Design and analysis

Project management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

You’ll collaborate with industry-leading experts in a multi-disciplinary environment, applying your technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to achieve successful project outcomes. At WSP, we’re locally dedicated with international scale, future-focused, and always challenging the status quo. We foster collaboration in everything we do, value our people and our reputation, and have an empowering culture where accountability and growth are at the heart of our success.

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects that shape the future of ports, marine facilities, and intermodal transport, while growing your career in a supportive, innovative, and globally connected environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead port planning, maritime master planning and FEED studies, including options assessment and concept development.
• Support the development and delivery of the firm’s strategic maritime capability, actively mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Deliver high‑quality engineering studies including designs, analysis, reporting, specifications and contract documentation.
• Lead medium to large sized projects independently and manage defined work packages within larger, multi‑disciplinary projects. Implement robust quality control processes and ensure deliverables are completed in accordance with agreed scope, programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Lead work winning efforts including developing compelling bids, proactive client engagement and project pricing.

Qualifications

We would encourage you to apply if you are technically strong, intellectually curious and can demonstrate a working knowledge against the criteria below.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or Structural Engineering.
• Approximately 10+ years’ experience in maritime / coastal engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in the strategic planning and design of ports, harbours, and marine infrastructure projects.
• A working knowledge of container terminal planning and operations is highly desirable but not essential.
• Background in consulting and/or commercial engineering environments, delivering client‑focused outcomes.
• Capable project manager with experience leading design workstreams on major projects, as well as managing smaller projects end‑to‑end.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a strong willingness to take ownership and deliver outcomes.
• Experience and willingness to provide technical guidance, mentoring and day‑to‑day supervision to junior engineers.

Background Verification (BGV)

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third‑party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process—including documents uploaded—is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

Hybrid Working Module

• Maximize collaboration.
• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength – Our People –feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.