What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ports and Marine Engineer position at WSP USA?
**Ports and Marine Engineer**
Req ID **10005**
**Ports and Marine Engineer**
**Who We Are**
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
**This Opportunity**
Provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of structures and facilities for port, marine, and intermodal rail terminal projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assisting with the research, optimal integration, construction, and coastal engineering of state-of-the-art piers, wharves, port terminals, seawalls, retaining walls, marinas, shore-side, and other facilities. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding installation, construction, and operation specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
WSP is initiating a search for a **Ports and Marine Engineer** for our Maritime offices out of **Houston, TX;** **Federal Way, WA; Miami, FL; New York City, NY or** **Raleigh, NC** office.
**Your Impact**
With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
Perform basic professional marine engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, and usage to conform with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for project life cycles, and the proper installation and functioning of equipment, structures, and systems according to specifications; implementing future-ready solutions with marine and coastal engineering design standards.
Write technical reports summarizing research and specifications with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, technical drawings, and software.
Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities and projects.
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.
Work collaboratively with other engineers, architects, and building, infrastructure, transportation, and port authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
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.
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 or Structural Engineering
3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior marine, port, and coastal design experience.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Familiarity with marine, port, and coastal engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
Familiarity with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
Highly familiar with relevant marine, port, and coastal construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit).
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Master's Degree in Engineering.
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
Prior design experience.
A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
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**Additional Requirements**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
**Additional Details**
**Travel Required:** 10%
**Job Status:** Regular
**Employee Type:** Full
**Primary Location:** RALEIGH - FAYETTEVILLE ST
**All locations:** US-NC-Raleigh, US-TX-Houston, US-WA-Federal Way
**About WSP**
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. www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid 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.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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.
Req ID **10005**
**Ports and Marine Engineer**
**Who We Are**
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
**This Opportunity**
Provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, design, development, building, testing, and inspecting of structures and facilities for port, marine, and intermodal rail terminal projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assisting with the research, optimal integration, construction, and coastal engineering of state-of-the-art piers, wharves, port terminals, seawalls, retaining walls, marinas, shore-side, and other facilities. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding installation, construction, and operation specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
WSP is initiating a search for a **Ports and Marine Engineer** for our Maritime offices out of **Houston, TX;** **Federal Way, WA; Miami, FL; New York City, NY or** **Raleigh, NC** office.
**Your Impact**
With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
Perform basic professional marine engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, building, infrastructure, and usage to conform with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for project life cycles, and the proper installation and functioning of equipment, structures, and systems according to specifications; implementing future-ready solutions with marine and coastal engineering design standards.
Write technical reports summarizing research and specifications with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, technical drawings, and software.
Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities and projects.
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.
Work collaboratively with other engineers, architects, and building, infrastructure, transportation, and port authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
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.
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 or Structural Engineering
3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior marine, port, and coastal design experience.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Familiarity with marine, port, and coastal engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
Familiarity with building and infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
Highly familiar with relevant marine, port, and coastal construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit).
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Master's Degree in Engineering.
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
Prior design experience.
A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
\#LI-KCL
**Additional Requirements**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
**Additional Details**
**Travel Required:** 10%
**Job Status:** Regular
**Employee Type:** Full
**Primary Location:** RALEIGH - FAYETTEVILLE ST
**All locations:** US-NC-Raleigh, US-TX-Houston, US-WA-Federal Way
**About WSP**
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. www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid 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.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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.
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