Senior Ports & Marine Lead Engineer / Project Manager

WSP USA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Irvine, CA is seeking a Ports and Marine Senior Lead Engineer/Project Manager to lead structural analyses and project delivery for maritime facilities.

The role requires independent design work, client meetings, and mentoring junior engineers across multiple U.S. locations, with emphasis on safety and regulatory codes and standards.

Join a leading waterfront practice and contribute to Navy, Coast Guard, and port projects while advancing your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in analysis and design of port structures.
• Professional Engineer Licenses.
• Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven safety record and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform and supervise structural analysis and design for marine and upland components
• Independently perform and supervise berthing and mooring analyses
• Lead development of plans, specifications, schedules and cost estimates for variety of port and Navy projects
• Understand maritime codes and references including UFC, PIANC, ASCE-61
• Independently prepare basis of design, design calculations, technical reports, alternatives analysis, and study reports
• Understand interdisciplinary requirements for port projects and be capable of performing QA/QC reviews
• Attend client meetings and perform site visits
• Mentor developing port and maritime engineers
• 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

Structural analysis

Port and marine design

Leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

SAP2000

OPTIMOOR

L-PILE

SLIDE

Job description

WSP USA in Irvine, CA is seeking a Ports and Marine Senior Lead Engineer/Project Manager to lead structural analyses and project delivery for maritime facilities.

The role requires independent design work, client meetings, and mentoring junior engineers across multiple U.S. locations, with emphasis on safety and regulatory codes and standards.

Join a leading waterfront practice and contribute to Navy, Coast Guard, and port projects while advancing your career.