Assistant Vice President Structural Engineer - Bridges

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 138,300 - 200,230; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid vacation and parental leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Assistant Vice President Structural Engineer‑ Bridges. This position focuses on technical leadership for bridge-related transportation projects, ensuring quality in design and safety while fostering professional development.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, with over 10 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage a team are essential. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Engineer license required.
• Strong knowledge of structural and civil construction laws and codes.
• Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead for bridge focused complex transportation projects.
• Provide subject matter technical support and leadership.
• Mentor staff for their growth and professional development.

Skills

10+ years of relevant post education experience

Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills

Familiarity with AASHTO, AREMA

Detail-oriented with emphasis on quality work products

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President Structural Engineer‑ Bridges for our New York, New York office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Structures Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi‑site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of load‑bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, bridges, roadways, and mechanical structures. Provides situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and future‑ready opportunities. Provides leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Technical Lead roles on bridge focused complex transportation engineering projects
• Technical lead for analysis, design, construction support services, development of contract drawings and specifications for bridge focused complex transportation projects
• Business development support in the preparation of technical and cost proposals
• Familiarity with AASHTO, AREMA
• Develop a client base for providing high level structural engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Review and oversight of mid level and junior engineers and support for career development
• Department management/administration support and staff utilization, staff development, business development, training, and publications
• 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.
• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and/or Microstation software
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience.
• Engineer license required.
• Highly proficient with extensive experience in building and infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Engineer license in multiple states.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to 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 purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $138,300.00 - $200,230.00

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.