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WSP in the U.S. · 2 months ago

Senior Maritime & Intermodal Rail Facility Planner

WSP is a leading company in infrastructure planning and engineering, and they are seeking a Senior Maritime & Intermodal Rail Facility Planner. This role involves leading maritime planning projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and providing technical expertise in port and intermodal rail terminal infrastructure.

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Responsibilities

Lead port and intermodal rail terminal infrastructure projects and pursuits with our Maritime Planning Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges
Serve as a project manager or task lead for multidisciplinary maritime planning projects and provide technical oversight and expertise on maritime and intermodal market analysis, logistics analysis, master planning, feasibility studies, due diligence studies, grant application support, business plans, concept design and port/terminal operator consulting
Develop a client base for providing high level marine, port, and coastal engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
Remain current in latest marine, port, and coastal engineering techniques and practices
Utilize and continue to develop WSP’s proprietary port planning program to aid in the efficient preparation of master plans, comprehensive land-use models and due-diligence projects
Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, building, infrastructure, transportation, and port authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities
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

Qualification

Port planningMarine engineeringCoastal engineeringTechnical deliverablesBusiness developmentProject managementSafety complianceMentoringAdaptabilityCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Engineering, economics, or closely related discipline
10+ years of relevant post education experience in port planning/engineering discipline and prior marine, port, and coastal design experience
Highly proficient with marine, port, and coastal engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues
Strong knowledge of relevant marine, port, and coastal construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity
Strong management skillset with a proven track record of handling multiple direct reports
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card which requires a TSA background check

Preferred

Master's Degree in Planning, Engineering, economics, or closely related discipline
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred) or AICP

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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Leadership Team

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Lewis (Lou) Cornell
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Andrew Esposito
Chief Financial Officer
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