Assistant Vice President Structural Engineer - Bridges

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 138,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks an Assistant Vice President Structural Engineer- Bridges for our New York office. You will provide technical leadership on multi-site bridge projects within our Transportation Structures Team and help deliver client-focused solutions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Structural or Civil Engineering, 10+ years of experience, licensure, strong leadership, and solid written and verbal communication. Occasional travel and mentoring duties are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience.
• Engineer license required.
• Strong knowledge of building and infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management.
• Knowledge of structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Commitment to workplace safety and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge-focused transportation engineering projects.
• Develop contract drawings and specifications for bridge projects.
• Support business development and pre-proposal efforts.
• Provide mentorship to staff and oversee junior engineers.
• Oversee department administration, staff utilization and training.
• Travel as required by project needs.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President Structural Engineer- Bridgesfor ourNew York, New Yorkoffice.Be involved in projects with ourTransportation 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 prepartion 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.

Who You Are

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 a 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

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.