WSP · 21 hours ago
Assistant Vice President Structural Engineer
WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm, currently seeking an Assistant Vice President Structural Engineer for their New York office. The role involves providing technical leadership for complex transportation engineering projects, focusing on bridges, and mentoring staff while ensuring project quality and adherence to industry standards.
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Master's Degree in Engineering
Engineer license in multiple states
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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