Maritime Engineer/Project Engineer

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We are currently seeking a Maritime Engineer/ Project Engineer to join the WSP Maritime Team in the United Arab Emirates.

As a Maritime Engineer and Project Engineer working for WSP, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the project manager and project leads in the management, planning, design and execution of marine projects in the UAE and wider gulf region. As such, you should have a strong technical background and a passion for project management, coastal, marine structures and general maritime engineering.

This role requires strong engineering skills, a commitment to teamwork, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. You will also be responsible for supporting project managers in large-scale projects and helping to maintain project schedules, quality deliverables, and client satisfaction.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Experience with design and site construction of maritime projects such as, ports, terminals, waterfront development and shore protection systems.
• Support the project manager in large and multi-disciplined projects.
• Familiar with project schedule, baseline schedule, WBSs, schedule analysis of project schedule interdependencies, variances, floats, constraints, risks, critical and longest paths.
• Conduct numerical modeling for hydrodynamics, morphological changes, and wave analysis using software like DHI MIKE, Delft3D
• Proficient in structural analysis software such as STAAD Pro, SAP2000, Autodesk Robot and technical tools such as MathCAD.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Conduct site visits, construction supervision, and inspections.
• Ensure project documentation and deliverables meet WSP quality standards and implement QA/QC processes to maintain high standards in execution.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering, structural engineering coastal engineering or a related field.
• Charted or working toward chartership with the ICE or similar governing body advantageous.
• 5 years’ experience in maritime engineering and project management. UAE and KSA experience advantageous.
• Good confident communication, with good writing and presentation skills and Strong client facing skillswith the ability to manage project stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

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