Principal Ports and Maritime Planner

AtkinsRéalis

Principal Ports and Maritime Planner at AtkinsRéalis leading strategic planning for ports and marine facilities. Overseeing projects across key markets in the U.S.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeHouston • Florida, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $109,000 - $181,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of master plans for ports and intermodal facilities
Oversee feasibility studies, alternative analyses, and implementation strategies
Integrate planning with engineering, environmental, and infrastructure constraints
Develop phasing plans, cost estimates, and capital improvement programs
Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead for complex planning assignments
Ensure quality delivery of planning reports, models, and decision-support tools
Support RFQs/SOQs and capture strategies, particularly for port planning and master plan updates
Act as client-facing subject matter expert for port authorities and terminal operators
Help grow the firm’s port planning capability and service offerings
Responsible for development of internal planning tools and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maritime/ Urban/Transportation Planning, Economics or closely related field
Minimum 10+ years of experience in ports, maritime, or intermodal planning
Demonstrated experience in: Port master planning and terminal layout development
Capacity and operational analysis
Capital planning and program development
Experience working with public port authorities and/or terminal operators
Strong understanding of port operations, infrastructure, and logistics systems
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in planning, engineering, or related discipline
AICP, ENV SP, and/ or similar certification
Experience with planning tools/models (e.g., terminal simulation, capacity modeling) and applying data-driven approaches to master planning and feasibility studies
Seller-doer experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
leaves of absences options
flexible work options
recognition and employee satisfaction programs
employee assistance program
voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Feasibility StudiesCapacity AnalysisOperational AnalysisCost EstimationCapital Improvement Programs

Soft Skills

Client-Facing ExpertiseTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

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