Senior Structural Engineer Lead – Major Building Projects

The International; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

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Benefits

Compensation range

Job summary

WSP USA in Irvine, CA seeks an Assistant Vice President, Structural Engineering to lead the Property & Buildings team on complex building projects across science, healthcare, commercial, and education sectors. You will provide high-level technical guidance, manage multi-site design efforts, and mentor engineers to deliver safe, compliant, and constructible solutions.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in structural/civil design, and strong leadership, communication, and project-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years post-education experience in engineering with structural design exposure.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Proficient in structural engineering principles, design/build processes and related issues.
• Experience with rehabilitation and reconstruction projects; construction management.
• Knowledge of applicable structural/civil codes and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with clients and teams.
• Proficient with ETABS, RAM, BIM and related tools.
• Ability to coordinate subcontractors and manage tasks safely.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight collecting and analyzing data from site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, and other matrices for project development and construction.
• Apply high-level structural and civil engineering techniques for complex projects.
• Perform investigations of site conditions to ensure regulatory conformance.
• Develop construction plans, specs, and cost estimates; coordinate with owners and other disciplines.
• Lead design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation of buildings and infrastructure.
• Oversee development and implementation of advanced technologies and modeling techniques.
• Lead large-scale projects with budgets, schedules, and subcontractor oversight.
• Review permits, plans, and contracts for compliance with regulations.
• Mentor staff and stay current with engineering practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients on projects.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

QA/QC

Critical thinking

Independent work

Subcontractor coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering (structural)

Tools

ETABS

RAM

BIM

Job description

WSP USA in Irvine, CA seeks an Assistant Vice President, Structural Engineering to lead the Property & Buildings team on complex building projects across science, healthcare, commercial, and education sectors. You will provide high-level technical guidance, manage multi-site design efforts, and mentor engineers to deliver safe, compliant, and constructible solutions.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in structural/civil design, and strong leadership, communication, and project-management