Ports and Marine Civil Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Parental leave

Professional development benefits

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-time Ports and Marine Civil Engineer to join our Tampa, FL, Houston, TX, or Miami, FL offices. You will contribute to the Ports and Maritime Team, delivering waterfront infrastructure projects for port authorities, navies, and private clients.

You will design civil components for overwater and upland areas, develop grading and drainage plans using Civil 3D and AutoCAD, and prepare technical documents. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• 3–5 years of post-education design experience as a Civil engineer.
• Familiar with marine, port, and civil engineering principles and practice.
• Knowledge of marine/coastal construction codes and compliance.
• Knowledge of stormwater drainage and site grading for port terminals.
• 2+ years of Civil 3D and AutoCAD experience; other design tools helpful.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; safety-focused.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil design for overwater structures and upland components under supervision.
• Assist planning and design of container terminals and port facilities focusing on civil/grading/drainage and utilities.
• Prepare technical memoranda and reports.
• Assist with plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates per client.
• Develop upland site grading and dredge plans using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Work in a team to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Perform design calculations for stormwater and conveyance networks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project execution.
• Assist with work plan preparation and site coordination and code compliance.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct; uphold safety and policies.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

WaterGEMS

StormShed3G

Job description

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-time Ports and Marine Civil Engineer for our Tampa, FL, Houston, TX, or Miami, FL office. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Ports and Maritime Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Our Maritime group comprises of highly motivated engineers, working in several key locations across the US and internationally. Major clients are port authorities, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors and private entities. Our strength is derived from the diversity of our marine-related work and our staff. For over 90-years WSP has been a leader in waterfront infrastructure design, for port projects nationwide and globally. The WSP Maritime group is a dynamic and energetic group with strong work ethics and a great culture of collaboration and camaraderie. You would be joining one of the largest and best waterfront/marine design groups in the country. The projects are diverse in nature, interesting, and challenging. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Perform civil design for both 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• 3-5 years of prior relevant 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.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Civil 3D and AUTOCAD software, including site grading using grading objects and roadway corridors. Experience with other discipline-specific design software preferred (i.e., WWHM, StormShed3G, WaterGEMS, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, relevant engineering software, spreadsheets, and other tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license.
• A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations.
• Previous experience in design of marine upland facilities.
• Field investigation and/or construction support experience.
• Additional positions available for individuals holding a commercial dive license (ADCI or DCBC) in addition to the qualifications above.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $82,800 - $126,600

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.