East Coast Maritime Growth Leader

WSP in the U.S.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Maritime East Leader to drive growth and lead engineering and business development for ports and maritime projects along the US East Coast. This senior role reports to the National Maritime Leader and requires a PE license, 15+ years of experience, and a proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, win proposals, and manage complex projects.

The position focuses on strategic planning, client relationships, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• 15+ years of post-education experience in engineering with US East Coast port/terminal projects.
• PE license required (multi-state preferred).
• Experience leading technical and commercial proposals for ports/maritime projects.
• Proven ability to lead large discipline programs in ports/marine sector.
• Strong leadership and communication skills across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead capture planning, pursuit and development of maritime projects along the US East Coast.
• Write technical and commercial proposals with strong project team selection and pricing.
• Drive growth, client relationships, and cross-selling of WSP capabilities.
• Lead contract negotiations, presentations, and project staffing for marine facilities.
• Oversee compliance with applicable laws, codes, and standards; maintain certifications.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Project Leadership

Client Management

Business Development

Maritime/Coastal Engineering

PE License

Proposal Writing

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

ASCE UFC

Office Software

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Maritime East Leader to drive growth and lead engineering and business development for ports and maritime projects along the US East Coast. This senior role reports to the National Maritime Leader and requires a PE license, 15+ years of experience, and a proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams, win proposals, and manage complex projects.

The position focuses on strategic planning, client relationships, and regulatory compliance.