Ports & Marine Civil Engineer — Waterfront Design Expert

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

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.