Assistant Vice President, Structural Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid vacation

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Structural Engineer in Portland, Maine. This role involves leading engineering teams, client communication, and ensuring high-quality standards throughout project delivery. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, professional engineering registration, and over 10 years of experience.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $119,100 to $180,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering.
• Expertise in developing construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to present engineering solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and designers from concept to construction documents.
• Analyze new and existing structures as per required code.
• Contribute to new business development and growth.

Skills

Structural analysis software (STAAD PRO, ETABS, RISA)

Communication skills

Technical background in structural engineering

Project leadership

AutoCAD and/or REVIT

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 – Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine (option to work from any Maine office with one weekly visit to Portland). The role calls for energetic leadership, strong communication skills, and a well‑rounded technical background in structural engineering.

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‑discipline projects.
• Analyze new and existing structures per required code.
• Develop calculation packages as required.
• Perform existing structure assessments to evaluate capacity and compliance with new loading requirements; produce technical reports with sound recommendations.
• Develop structural models to solve engineering problems based on sound engineering principles.
• Contribute 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 before quality control reviews, to ensure high quality of work consistently delivered.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct; 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 Citizen.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis software such as STAAD PRO, ETABS, RISA; willingness and ability to learn new analysis software.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects from concept through detailed design and construction completion.
• Expertise in developing construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience developing level‑of‑effort estimates and client proposals.
• Ability to present and describe engineering solutions 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.

Benefits

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

Compensation

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.