Assistant Consultant, Ports and Marine Engineering

Description

• Write technical reports, generating complete and concise documentation of findings, using sketches, calculations, excel spreadsheets, technical drawings, and other engineering software.
• Complete all assigned trainings.
• With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, survey data, technical reports and drawings, and or other data matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with identification of project site, design and construction related risks and providing input on mitigation activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work. This includes working collaboratively with other engineers and larger multi-disciplinary teams, on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• Assist with the development of project design requirements, while incorporating marine-practice engineering standards and specifications.
• Prepare presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external team members as well as clients.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to gain practical insights into maritime construction processes.
• 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.

Requirements

• Familiarity with marine and coastal engineering principles, practices and regulations and design/build processes.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience, with exposure to ports and marine structures (including rehabilitation and new design).
• Experience with REVIT and MathCAD and other similar software.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited program.
• 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, 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.
• Experience with AutoCAD and SAP2000 and similar tools.
• Prior engineering internship experiences
• 0 to 1 years of experience;
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, engineering software and tools, and engineering fundamentals including statics and logical problem-solving. Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• EIT Certification.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance