Ports and Marine Civil/Structural Lead Engineer/Project Manager

Job-ID: 85308Category: EngineeringLocation: Raleigh, NC, United States; Houston, TX, United States; San Diego, CA, United States; Irvine, CA, United States; Tampa, FL, United States; Miami, FL, United StatesPosted: 2026-04-20This OpportunityWSP is initiating a search for a Ports and Marine Senior Lead Engineer/Project Manager with the potential to work out of Raleigh-NC, Miami+Tampa-FL, Houston-TX, San Diego+Irvine, CA. For over 40-years WSP has been a leader in waterfront structural design in the Puget Sound, for the U.S. Navy, and worldwide. 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 the largest and best waterfront/marine design group in the country. The projects are diverse in nature, interesting, and challenging. 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 analysts, planners, and civil/structural 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.Your ImpactIndependently perform and supervise structural analysis and design for marine and upland componentsIndependently perform and supervise berthing and mooring analysesLead development of plans, specifications, schedules and cost estimates for variety of port and Navy projectsUnderstand maritime codes and references including UFC, PIANC, ASCE-61Independently prepare basis of design, design calculations, technical reports, alternatives analysis, and study reportsUnderstand interdisciplinary requirements for port projects and be capable of performing QA/QC reviewsAttend client meetings and perform site visitsMentor developing port and maritime engineersExercise 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 AreRequired QualificationsMinimum 10 years of experience in analysis and design of port structures Professional Engineer LicensesBachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering. Excellent written and oral communication skillsProven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policiesPreferred QualificationsMasters Degree in Civil/Structural EngineeringPrevious experience in analyses and design of medium to large scale ports/maritime/Navy structures and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimatesNational professional practice organization involvementHands-on analyses and design experience (SAP2000, OPTIMOOR, L-PILE, SLIDE)#LI-AC1About the companyAbout WSPWSP 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.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.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.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.