Maritime Civil Engineer — Ports & Waterfront Projects

WSP USA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Ports and Marine Civil Engineer for our Tampa, FL, Houston, TX, or Miami, FL offices. You will perform civil design for overwater structures and upland components under supervision of senior ports and marine engineers, supporting container terminals and port facilities with emphasis on civil, grading, drainage and utilities.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, Engineer in Training Certification, 3–5 years of design experience, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• 3–5 years of post-education design experience as a Civil engineer.
• Familiarity with marine, port, and civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Familiar with relevant marine, port, and coastal construction codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
• Knowledge of stormwater drainage and site grading design principles for port terminals.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil design for overwater structures and upland components under supervision of senior ports and marine engineers.
• Under civil engineering planning and design aspects of container terminals, bulk handling terminals, and/or port facilities with focus on civil/grading/drainage and utilities including but not limited to water and stormwater management.
• Prepare technical written communications in the form of memoranda and reports.
• Support managers in the creation of plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates in accordance with client requirements
• Be proficient in both AUTOCAD and CIVIL 3D with ability to develop upland site grading and/or dredge plans using Civil 3D software.
• Work in a team to make sure that work product meets scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements
• Perform design calculations in support of broader engineering activities, including stormwater analyses associated with conveyance networks and water quality features .
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of site work and code compliance.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

WWHM

StormShed3G

WaterGEMS

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Ports and Marine Civil Engineer for our Tampa, FL, Houston, TX, or Miami, FL offices. You will perform civil design for overwater structures and upland components under supervision of senior ports and marine engineers, supporting container terminals and port facilities with emphasis on civil, grading, drainage and utilities.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, Engineer in Training Certification, 3–5 years of design experience, and proficiency with