Senior Ports & Marine Engineering Consultant

WSP Global Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Senior Consultant in Ports and Marine Engineering for our National Maritime Practice Group. This role can be based in Irvine, San Diego, or other listed offices, providing leadership on marine projects including piers, seawalls, and marinas.

You will lead data collection, design development, and cross-functional collaboration, using FEM tools like SAP2000 and BIM software. Travel may be required; ABET-accredited degree and 5–7 years of experience expected.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree required.
• 5–7 years of marine project design experience (rehabilitation and new design).
• EIT or equivalent licensure/certification.
• Experience with SAP2000 and/or similar FEM tools; reinforcement design per ACI/AISC/PCI/AASHTO.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and REVIT; BIM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering tasks: data collection, analysis, and reporting from sites and documents.
• Develop construction plans, schedules, specs, and cost estimates for ports/marine projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage budgets and milestones.
• Prepare PS&E submissions and deliver concise technical reports.
• Create finite element models for fixed and floating marine structures.
• Prepare design documentation for steel and concrete substructures and superstructures.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and teams.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients professionally.

Skills

Project leadership

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

SAP2000

LSDYNA

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Senior Consultant in Ports and Marine Engineering for our National Maritime Practice Group. This role can be based in Irvine, San Diego, or other listed offices, providing leadership on marine projects including piers, seawalls, and marinas.

You will lead data collection, design development, and cross-functional collaboration, using FEM tools like SAP2000 and BIM software. Travel may be required; ABET-accredited degree and 5–7 years of experience expected.