East Coast Maritime Leader & Growth Champion

WSP in the U.S.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Maritime East Leader to drive pursuit, planning, and delivery of major port/marine projects along the US East Coast. The role reports to the National Maritime Leader and aims to expand business from Maine to South Florida with corporate support.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, client development, and project management for greenfield and brownfield port facilities, with opportunities to influence strategy and grow a regional practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• 15+ years of post-education engineering experience with US East Coast port/terminal projects.
• Professional Engineer license required; multi-state preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in marine/port/coastal engineering practices and design.
• Demonstrated ability to lead on technical and commercial proposals.
• Experience managing discipline programs, documents and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead pursuit, planning and delivery of complex marine projects along the US East Coast.
• Write technical and commercial proposals for ports/maritime work.
• Develop client relationships and expand the client base.
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary project teams and staff.
• Oversee compliance with laws, codes and regulations.
• Provide strategic advice to clients and internal leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Proposal writing

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

WSP is seeking a Maritime East Leader to drive pursuit, planning, and delivery of major port/marine projects along the US East Coast. The role reports to the National Maritime Leader and aims to expand business from Maine to South Florida with corporate support.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, client development, and project management for greenfield and brownfield port facilities, with opportunities to influence strategy and grow a regional practice.