Senior Maritime Engineer

　　Req ID 17502

　　Senior Maritime 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

　　WSP is currently initiating a search for a Ports and Marine Senior Engineer for our Tacoma, WA and Anchorage, AK offices . This position may also sit out of anyone of our West coast Maritime Offices. 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 Impact

　　Perform structural analysis and design for marine and upland components

　　Perform berthing and mooring analyses

　　Develop plans, specifications, schedules and cost estimates for variety of port and Navy projects

　　Understand maritime codes and references including UFC, PIANC, ASCE-61

　　Prepare basis of design, design calculations, technical reports, alternatives analysis, and study reports

　　Understand interdisciplinary requirements for port projects

　　Attend client meetings and perform site visits

　　Mentor developing port and maritime engineers

　　Who You Are

　　Required Qualifications

　　Minimum 5+ years of experience in analysis and design of port structures

　　Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering

　　Seismic Design Experience/Background required

　　Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain one within 3 months.

　　Excellent written and oral communication skills

　　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

　　Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

　　Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Masters Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

　　Previous experience in analyses and design of medium to large scale ports/maritime/Navy structures and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates

　　National professional practice organization involvement

　　Hands-on analyses and design experience (SAP2000, OPTIMOOR, L-PILE, SLIDE)

　　WSP Benefits

　　WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

　　Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $74,900 - $135,000

　　WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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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: ANCHORAGE - WEST BENSON BLVD

　　All locations: US-AK-Anchorage, US-CA-Irvine, US-CA-San Diego, US-OR-Portland, US-WA-Seattle, US-WA-Tacoma

　　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 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.