Assistant Vice President, Structural Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Eliot (ME); Hybrid; USD 119,100 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Structural Engineer to lead engineering teams on multi-disciplinary projects. The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil/Structural Engineering, Professional Engineer registration, and over 10 years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will excel in structural analysis, demonstrate strong leadership qualities, and possess excellent communication skills. Compensation ranges from $119,100 to $180,000, with additional benefits aimed at ensuring health and financial stability for employees.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects from concept through construction.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on structural engineering and design activities.
• Analyze structures per required code.
• Develop calculation packages as required.

Skills

Strong knowledge of structural analysis software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Leadership and mentorship skills

Ability to present engineering solutions

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer registration

Tools

STAAD PRO

ETABS

RISA

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Assistant Vice President, Structural Engineer

Location: Portland, Maine (open to any Maine office, with one weekly visit to Portland)

The ideal candidate will be energetic, have excellent communication skills, and well‑rounded technical structural engineering experience. The candidate should also have strong leadership and mentorship skills, with a demonstrated track record of leading structural designs as Structural Engineer of Record on multi‑disciplinary projects. This role is a valuable opportunity to further develop your career with a global industry leader and to contribute to the growth and development of the business.

Your Impact

• Communicate with clients to understand project requirements.
• Lead a team of engineers and designers on structural engineering and design activities from concept to construction documents for multi‑disciplinary design projects.
• Analyze new and existing structures per required code.
• Develop calculation packages as required.
• Perform existing structure assessments to evaluate capacity and ability to resist new loading requirements; produce technical reports with sound recommendations.
• Develop structural models to solve engineering problems based on sound engineering principles.
• Be a key contributor to new business development and growth of WSP’s A/E delivery team.
• Coach and mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Work collaboratively in a multi‑disciplinary team environment.
• Adhere to project delivery standards, including self‑checking work prior to quality control reviews, to ensure high quality of work is consistently delivered.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• US Citizenship.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis software such as STAAD PRO, ETABS, RISA, and willingness and ability to learn new analysis software.
• Demonstrated experience delivering a range of projects from concept through detailed design and construction completion.
• Expertise in developing construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience in developing labor estimates and client proposals.
• Ability to present and describe engineering solutions and concepts competently to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Structural Engineer in the U.S.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Experience on civilian federal agency and DoD projects.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on ensuring health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $119,100 - $180,000.

WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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.